Bank Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Embezzling ₹70 Lakh in Odisha

Bank Clerk's Arrest in Ganjam District

Berhampur: In a shocking incident, a bank clerk was apprehended on Thursday in the Ganjam district of Odisha for allegedly misappropriating approximately ₹70 lakh from various customer accounts, according to police reports.

The clerk, who was stationed at a branch in Digapahandi, reportedly transferred funds from customer accounts to other dubious accounts without the account holders' consent over the past five to six months.

An FIR was filed by the bank branch manager on Wednesday, prompting police to initiate a case at the Digapahandi police station.

The fraudulent activity was uncovered during an internal audit conducted by the bank, which raised alarms for the branch manager.

Numerous customers also reported unauthorized debits from their accounts, as stated by Prasant Kumar Patra, the inspector-in-charge (IIC) of Digapahandi.

The exact amount embezzled and the total number of affected customers will be determined following a comprehensive investigation.

The accused has been with the branch since July of the previous year and was serving as the assistant branch manager in the absence of the main branch manager.