A clerk at the SBI branch in Sadiq town of Punjab’s Faridkot district absconded after withdrawing around Rs 100 crore from the savings and FD accounts of the bank’s account holders.
Amit Dhingra, a clerk at the State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Sadiq town of Punjab’s Faridkot district, absconded after embezzling around Rs 100 crore from the savings and fixed deposit (FD) accounts of the account holders.
● Location of the incident: SBI branch in Sadiq town of Punjab’s Faridkot district.
● Accused: Clerk Amit Dhingra, who absconded after embezzling Rs 100 crore from the accounts.
● Impact on accounts: Huge amount missing from savings and fixed deposit (FD) accounts.
● Number of victims: Many account holders affected, including people like Buta Singh and Amrik Singh, whose accounts have lakhs of rupees missing.
● Public protest: The victims staged a protest in front of the bank demanding accountability and action.
● Police action: Investigation ongoing, but the accused is still out of the police’s grasp.
● Bank responsibility: SBI officials promised compensation for the loss, but there is unrest among the account holders.
● Financial impact: This incident is going to have a huge financial and mental impact on the local community.
After the incident came to light, the affected account holders staged a protest in front of the bank and demanded action. Initial investigation revealed that lakhs of rupees were missing from many accounts. After which, when the deposits and FDs of the account holders were checked, it is being said that a case of fraud worth about Rs 100 crore came to light.
The police have started investigating the case, according to the information, the clerk is still absconding. Bank officials have assured the victims of compensation for the losses, but account holders are worried.