A major fraud case has come to light at the RS Pura branch of J&K Bank, where PNB MetLife agent Sahil Kumar has allegedly embezzled ₹30 lakh. The police are actively investigating the case, and the total fraud amount may increase as more details emerge.
Fraud Exposed by Another PNB MetLife Agent
In response to the fraud, PNB MetLife has replaced Sahil Kumar with another agent, Chitwan. According to Chitwan, he had been monitoring Sahil Kumar after receiving multiple complaints against him. His vigilance led to Sahil being caught red-handed and handed over to the police. FIRs have been registered against Sahil in the presence of the victims.
PNB MetLife has assured that they will compensate policyholders affected by the fraud. However, money that was withdrawn from customers’ accounts without authorization remains a separate issue. J&K Bank is expected to take responsibility for this aspect of the fraud. Chitwan alleged that the bank showed negligence, and further action is being taken against those responsible.
Bank Accused of Pressuring Victims to Stay Silent
One of the victims, Karan Singh, whose father Tarsem Singh was defrauded, has raised serious concerns about the bank’s handling of the situation. He stated that when he questioned the bank manager about unauthorized withdrawals, no clear answer was given. Instead, bank employees allegedly urged victims to remain silent and discouraged them from filing complaints. This has left many account holders feeling mentally distressed and uncertain about the safety of their money.
Protest Threatened if Bank Fails to Respond
Karan Singh has warned that if J&K Bank does not provide a clear resolution by Monday, defrauded customers will stage a protest outside the bank. Meanwhile, the number of victims is reportedly increasing, leading to growing fear among account holders regarding their financial security at the RS Pura branch.
Bank and PNB MetLife Officials Remain Silent
Efforts to get a response from J&K Bank officials have been unsuccessful. Amar Ujala attempted to contact RS Pura branch manager Nandita Bakshi on Saturday, but she did not respond. Similarly, Deepak Malhotra, a senior officer at PNB MetLife, disconnected a call, citing a meeting, and did not answer further calls.
The police investigation is ongoing, and no recovery of the embezzled funds has been reported so far. Authorities are expected to take further action in the coming days.
