In an alarming incident involving the disappearance of Rs 2 lakh 30 thousand from a customer’s account at HDFC Bank in Ambikapur, the Kotwali police have taken swift action by arresting the former bank manager and a bank officer.
The bank officials executed the fraudulent act by withdrawing funds from the account using a copied check that had been issued to the customer. Additionally, they altered the registered mobile number linked to the account. Both individuals accused of the crime have been brought before the court.
The victim, Sonpratap (40), a resident of Khairbar village under the jurisdiction of Ambikapur police station, held an account at the Namanakala branch of HDFC Bank. His mobile number was associated with the account, although an ATM card had not been issued.
When Sonpratap arrived at the bank to withdraw the funds with his check, he was shocked to find his account empty. He immediately reported the matter to the bank officials, who conducted an inquiry and discovered that the funds had been withdrawn on four separate occasions between February 13 and May 30. It was also revealed that an ATM card had been issued for Sonpratap’s account.
Upon interrogating the bank officials based on Sonpratap’s report, it was revealed that his registered mobile number had been replaced with an unfamiliar number. Furthermore, unauthorized online transactions had been conducted using his bank account. As a result of the investigation, the Kotwali police have registered a criminal case under sections 420, 409, and 34 on Wednesday, February 21.
Following a thorough investigation, the police apprehended the former bank manager, Ravi Ranjan Singh (33), a resident of Bhatgaon Old Mines in Surajpur, along with bank officer Manisha Jain (27), who resides in Ambikapur. It has been reported that both individuals have since left HDFC Bank and are currently employed at another financial institution.
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