Assam: Bank Employee Arrested for Embezzling ₹34 Lakh
The Assam Police have made a significant arrest, apprehending Shivshankar Prasad Bin, an employee of a bank in South Salmara, Dhubri, for allegedly embezzling a staggering ₹34 lakh. Bin, a resident of Dhubri, was arrested on April 6 in Hajipur, Bihar, after a thorough investigation, and was brought to the Dhubri police station on April 7. Upon his arrest, authorities recovered ₹10 lakh in cash from his possession.
The case unfolded when the branch manager of the South Salmara branch reported discrepancies in customer deposit balances following complaints from several customers. An internal inquiry revealed that Bin had allegedly misappropriated around ₹8 lakh by failing to credit customer deposits to their accounts. Further investigation uncovered an additional shortfall of ₹26 lakh from the bank’s own reserves.
Confirming the arrest, a police official from the Dhubri station stated, “We received a complaint from the branch manager regarding discrepancies in customer deposits. Based on our investigation, we traced the accused to Hajipur in Bihar and arrested him. He has been brought to Dhubri. The investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the embezzlement and to recover the remaining funds.”
This arrest is a significant blow to the embezzlement ring, as Bin’s actions have been deemed to be a serious breach of trust. The investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the embezzlement and to recover the remaining funds. As the inquiry unfolds, it is expected that more details will emerge, shedding light on the extent of Bin’s fraud and the measures being taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
The arrest highlights the importance of timely action and robust investigation in deterring financial crimes. It also underscores the need for financial institutions to vigilantly monitor their accounts and conduct regular audits to prevent such malpractices. The case will be closely watched, not only by the authorities but also by the public, as it raises crucial questions about accountability and transparency in the banking sector.
Original Source: https://www.guwahatiplus.com/assam/bank-employee-arrested-from-bihar-for-allegedly-embezzling-rs34-lakh-in-assams-dhubri
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Publish Date: 2025-04-08 13:26:00
