An internal probe of Union Bank of India has revealed massive rip-off on part of some ex-employees that left a dent of nearly Rs 1.65 crore at its Ghat Road Branch. The said fraud was perpetuated by seven employees allegedly in collusion with then Branch Manager, Nandeshwar Manthapurkar (63), a resident of plot no. 45, Silver Park, Mankapur, and the then personnel working in the Credit Card cell at the branch. The misappropriation came to notice during internal audit of the bank following which the current Branch Manager lodged an FIR with Ganeshpeth Police. The FIR states that, Manthapurkar was Branch Manager when the said misappropriation of funds was carried out between December 20, 2019 and May 23, 2022.

 

The main accused acted in collusion with employees working with Credit Card and Loan Department where fraudulent entries were shown while the money was alleged pocketed by the accused persons. The bank carries out internal audit and fraud audit check and a comparison between the two raised eye-brows of the auditors due to mismatch in the data. Intensive probe then revealed the action on part of these accused individuals who seem to have acted with pre-meditated plan to divert the bank money.

 

The other accused named in the FIR are Vinit Rokde (44), currently residing in Pune, Prashant Uke (40), residing at Pandhurna, Madhya Pradesh, Dhiraj Gajbhiye (54), resident of Bhagwan Nagar Road, Ajni, Ashish Joge (39), a resident of Jaripatka, Datta Panchal and Vimal Joge. The total loss to bank is pegged at Rs 1,65,17,000. Offence under sections 406, 409, 420 and 34 of IPC was registered and further investigations are on.