Agartala: Feb 20: A major fraud has been reported at the HDFC Bank in Udaipur, with employees allegedly involved in cheating customers. A total of four cases have been filed by the affected customers. The investigation into the matter is being led by the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), with the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) of the district closely overseeing the entire process. Gomati District Police Superintendent Namit Pathak, in an interview with the media, revealed that an initial sum of ₹82 lakh has been identified in the ongoing investigation as having been embezzled.
The investigation has been entrusted to the district’s ASP and SDPO. Preliminary findings suggest that several individuals, including two women employees, are involved in the scam. The issue first came to light when a customer, Sunita Dutta, filed a complaint. The disappearance of customer funds has caused a stir in Udaipur, creating widespread concern among the public. It is noteworthy that the state has seen a surge in the establishment of private banks, leading to increasing doubts over their reliability.
Reports indicate that, in addition to normal banking practices, some employees of these private banks are resorting to unethical methods to extract money from customers. HDFC Bank employees, it is alleged, are now attempting to defraud customers through fraudulent schemes, further eroding trust in these institutions. This situation has led to a growing sense of insecurity among the public regarding the safety of their money.
On Thursday morning, the bank witnessed an increase in footfall, with many customers visiting out of suspicion about the safety of their funds. Some customers even withdrew their money, fearing further issues. This has raised alarm within the community, and authorities are now focusing on ensuring that the investigation is conducted thoroughly to address the public’s concerns.
