PANJIM: A Mumbai resident, identified as Rahul Rajbhar, and a bank staffer hailing from Punjab, Hind Deep Walia, were booked by the police for allegedly swindling innocent victims to a total sum of Rs 44 lakh.
Rahul Rajbhar was booked by the Panjim police for duping a mother-son duo from Tonca, Caranzalem, to the tune of Rs 9 lakh. Operating under the guise of an investment guru, Rajbhar allegedly enticed the victims with the promise of high returns on their investment. The unsuspecting duo handed over the entire sum, only to realize later that they had been victims of a fraudulent scheme.
Simultaneously, in another case Hind Deep Walia, the 33-year-old staff member of a nationalized bank, faces charges of misappropriation amounting to Rs 35 lakh. Walia, entrusted with the responsibility of depositing cash into ATMs, is accused of diverting a significant sum for personal gain.
The Agasaim Police have initiated legal proceedings against Walia, highlighting the breach of trust within the banking system. The case sheds light on the vulnerabilities within financial institutions, emphasising the need for stringent internal controls to prevent such incidents.
