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Fake Cheques Drain Mahant's Account of Rs 4.55 Lakh
10 Feb
Summary
- Unidentified men defrauded a religious leader of ₹4.55 lakh.
- A forged cheque with a fake signature was used for the withdrawal.
- The victim still possesses all his original cheques.
In a case of sophisticated bank fraud, Shri Mahant Yamuna Puri, secretary of Shri Panchayati Mahanirvani Akhara, has lost ₹4.55 lakh from his bank account. The fraudulent withdrawals occurred over the past fortnight through two separate transactions.
Investigators revealed that the money was transferred to a private bank account belonging to an individual based in Lucknow. This was achieved by depositing a forged cheque bearing a fake signature, while the Mahant retained possession of his original cheques. A complaint has been lodged with the Kotwali police station, and authorities are actively investigating the matter, including potential involvement of bank employees.
The DCP (city) confirmed that the police are examining all aspects of the case. The fraud highlights a concerning method of financial crime where forged instruments are used to illicitly access funds, leaving victims unaware until after the fact.
