In a significant crackdown on fraudulent activities involving ATM cash loading, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Unit II in Karnal apprehended four individuals accused of duping people by falsely claiming to load money into ATMs. The culprits were nabbed based on confidential information provided to the CID Unit II by an audit team. The arrested individuals, identified as Dharam Singh alias Dharam, hailing from Kachhwa village in Karnal, Ramesh Basthli, and Ravi Pal Nagar, both residents of Karnal, were found in possession of forty lakh rupees.
The investigation unfolded after an audit team audited a mere five out of 33 ATMs and discovered a shortfall of 86 lakh rupees. This revelation followed recent reports of an 86 lakh rupees embezzlement involving cash loading in ATMs. The CID Unit II swiftly took action, leadingto the arrest of the four suspects. The accused were interrogated, leading to the recovery of forty lakh rupees from their possession.
The case came to light when Rajiv, the manager of CMS SYSTEM LTD. Karnal branch, filed a complaint with Karnal police on November 15. The complaint detailed the company’s involvement in cash loading operations for various banks in Karnal, with Vijay and Sushil being assigned the task by the company. CMS SYSTEM LTD. adheres to the guidelines set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for its operations.
Given the gravity of the matter, the CID Unit II initiated a thorough investigation into the case. During the investigation, it was discovered that the main accused, Vijay, had embezzled a portion of the funds and kept them with his father Dharam Singh, uncle Rajkumar, Ramesh Mausa, and Ravi, who collaborated with Vijay on the job. All these accomplices have been apprehended, except for Vijay, who is currently on the run.
The arrested individuals were produced in court, where they were granted a one-day remand for further questioning. During the remand, a detailed interrogation will take place to extract more information, and efforts will be made to uncover any remaining embezzled funds. Additionally, the investigation aims to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in the embezzlement case.
The CID Unit II’s swift action and successful apprehension of the accused underscore the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combat financial crimes and ensure the security of banking operations. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining the integrity of ATM cash loading procedures and highlights the collaborative efforts between financial institutions and law enforcement to curb fraudulent activities.
As the investigation progresses, authorities remain vigilant in pursuing any leads that may lead to the apprehension of the fugitive, Vijay.