A major case of fraud has been reported at the Punjab National Bank (PNB) branch in Sector-13, Karnal, Haryana. A cashier at the branch is accused of embezzling ₹59.67 lakh, which was discovered during routine cash counting. The issue came to light when Deputy Manager Deepa and other employees noticed the cashier avoiding a physical cash check. When the trunk in the store room was opened, only ₹2,23,159 was found, far less than expected. After matching the cash book with the records, the bank confirmed that ₹59,67,664 was missing.
The branch head, Pramod Garg, reported the matter to the police and mentioned that cash counting is still ongoing. He said the missing amount could increase further. Investigators are also checking the branch’s ATM and Bank Note Acceptor (BNA) machines to see if the cashier withdrew money from them. This has raised concerns about how the cashier might have misused the bank’s systems.
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The police have registered a case against the cashier, identified as Gitesh Bareja, based on the bank’s complaint. Investigating Officer Banshilal confirmed that evidence shows the cashier misused banking processes to steal the money. The police are collecting more evidence, including transaction records, CCTV footage, and statements from other employees. Efforts are also being made to locate and arrest the accused.
PNB has assured full cooperation with the police to resolve the case. This incident has raised serious concerns about internal controls at the bank. It highlights the need for stricter checks, better monitoring, and improved systems to prevent such fraud in the future. As the investigation continues, the bank and authorities are working to uncover the full extent of the fraud and ensure justice is served.
