A court in Kanpur has taken a significant step in a major financial fraud investigation, summoning the accused for judicial custody under a newly added serious charge.
Court Summons in Major Financial Fraud Case
The court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Suraj Mishra summoned accused Ravindranath Soni on Saturday in connection with a mega fraud case. The case, originally registered at the Kotwali police station, led to Soni's arrest under sections related to fraud and conspiracy, following which he was sent to jail.
New Charge of Criminal Breach of Trust Added
During the ongoing investigation, the probe took a serious turn. Case investigating officer Jagdish Prasad Pandey submitted an application in the CJM court stating that IPC Section 409 had been added against Ravindranath Soni.
This section pertains specifically to criminal breach of trust by a banker, merchant, or agent, indicating the alleged involvement of a fiduciary capacity in the fraud. Following the addition of this charge, the investigating officer made a formal demand to the court to take Soni into judicial custody under this stringent section as well.
Judicial Process Moves Forward
"Following this, the court summoned him," stated investigating officer Jagdish Prasad Pandey, confirming the latest legal action. The court's decision to summon the accused under the added charge marks a crucial development, potentially leading to a prolonged judicial custody and a more complex legal battle.
The addition of IPC 409, a serious non-bailable offence, significantly escalates the legal ramifications for the accused. The case continues to unfold as the Kanpur police delve deeper into the alleged mega fraud.
