After Bank Deputy Manager, Police arrest Constable in Rs 82 Lakh Private Bank scam in Tripura
In a major breakthrough in the Rs 82 lakh financial scam linked to HDFC Bank’s Udaipur Branch in Tripura, the police arrested Constable Jayanta Saha taking the number of arrest in the scam to two. Earlier, Deputy Manager of HDFC Udaipur Branch, Abhishek Sarkar was arrested in connection with the scam while Constable Jayanta Saha was closed and attached to the Udaipur Police line for his suspected involvement.
However, as the investigation intensified, Police team apprehended Jayanta Saha was apprehended late last night from Udaipur Police Lines for his alleged involvement in the fraudulent scheme. Later he was produced before the local Court and sent to three-day Police remand.
| Also Read : Private Bank scam in Tripura: Suspected mastermind arrested, Police man under scanner |
With Saha's arrest, the case has gained further traction as investigators delve deeper into the web of financial misappropriation.
Fraudulent Withdrawals and Victim Complaints
The case came to light after multiple victims reported unauthorized withdrawals from their fixed deposit accounts. Frustrated by the alleged lack of resolution from the bank, the affected customers, identified as Niyati Sarkar Roy, Suniti Dutta Sen, Lopamudra Homroy, and the bank itself, lodged four separate complaints at RK Pur police station.
Niyati Sarkar, a resident of College Tilla in Udaipur, said she had fixed deposits totaling Rs. 25,50,261 in the bank.
But when she went to the branch after the deposits matured, she was stunned to learn that the money had already been taken out without her knowing.
Shocked and upset by this discovery, she quickly reported it to the R.K. Pur police station.
Similarly, Suniti Dutta, who resides near Harinanda School in Udaipur, was taken aback to find out that Rs. 18 lakh from her fixed deposit had been withdrawn before the maturity.
These complaints triggered an investigation, which soon uncovered a widespread financial malpractice involving bank officials and external beneficiaries. The case was entrusted to Udaipur subdivision police officer Nirman Das for a thorough probe.
With Police accelerating the investigation, locals believe that many more will be found involved in this case. Meanwhile, affected customers of the HDFC Udaipur Branch are praying that they get back their deposits and money at the earliest.
Money Trail and Public Mood
A source from HDFC Bank disclosed that the misappropriated sum of Rs 82 lakh was funneled into the accounts of at least five individuals. Shocked and panicked customers of the Udaipur Branch of the HDFC Bank are closely following the role of the Police and hoping that these individuals will soon be arrested.
With Constable Joyanta Saha now in custody, authorities are expected to find about the modus operandi of the suspects and trace the remaining culprits to ensure swift justice for the defrauded customers.
As the investigation in the Rs 82 Lakh Private Bank Scam progresses, public and media scrutiny remains high, with many demanding swift action against all those implicated. Whether this case will set a precedent for stringent action against such financial fraud in Tripura remains to be seen.
You can share this post!
Recent News
