Authorities have uncovered a major financial fraud involving a staggering ₹8.7 crore alleged heist at a facility referred to as a “Garbage Bank.” The incident came to light after an internal audit flagged unusual financial discrepancies.
According to initial reports, a staff member working at the institution is suspected of orchestrating the theft over a period of time. Investigators revealed that the breakthrough in the case came after analyzing detailed audit records along with CCTV footage from multiple locations within the premises.
The footage reportedly showed suspicious activity linked to the employee, which helped investigators establish a clear timeline of transactions and movements. Digital records and financial logs further strengthened the case, leading to the exposure of the alleged fraud.
Officials stated that the stolen funds amounted to approximately ₹8.7 crore, making it one of the significant internal financial fraud cases in recent times. The accused employee is currently under investigation, and legal proceedings are expected to follow based on forensic audit findings.
Authorities have assured that a deeper probe is underway to determine whether more individuals were involved in the scheme or if there were any security lapses within the system.