Cantt police in Varanasi have made a significant arrest in a major financial fraud case. Officers apprehended a man accused of misappropriating a staggering Rs 3 crore from a flour mill company through elaborate forgery.
Details of the Arrest and Accused
The arrested individual is Arvind Kumar Keshri. Police records show he is a resident of Prayagraj district. At the time of his arrest, he was reportedly living in the Mohania area of Bhabua district in Bihar.
The Complaint and FIR
The case began when Nitin Mittal, the owner of a flour mill located in Varanasi's Lahartara area, approached the authorities. Mittal filed a formal First Information Report (FIR) at the Manduadih police station. He accused Arvind Kumar Keshri of embezzling company funds.
The complaint stated that the accused used fake bills to siphon off the money. Based on this, police registered the case under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code. These sections include 420 (cheating), 467 (forgery of valuable security), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating), 471 (using as genuine a forged document), 406 (criminal breach of trust), 408 (criminal breach of trust by clerk or servant), 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace), 506 (criminal intimidation), and 120B (criminal conspiracy).
Police Investigation and Manhunt
Sub-Inspector Ram Keval Yadav, posted at the Cantt police station, led the investigation into the allegations. After the FIR was registered, the accused, Arvind Kumar Keshri, reportedly went into hiding. He absconded to evade arrest.
The Cantt police team did not give up. They utilized modern investigative techniques to track him down. With crucial assistance from the Cyber Cell, officers pinpointed his location.
The Final Apprehension
The concerted efforts of the police bore fruit on January 15. A team from the Cantt police station successfully arrested Arvind Kumar Keshri from his hideout in Mohania, Bhabua district, Bihar. The arrest marks a key step in the ongoing probe into the multi-crore rupee fraud.
Authorities are now conducting further inquiries. They aim to uncover the full extent of the forgery network and recover the misappropriated funds. The case highlights the vigilance of Varanasi police in tackling complex white-collar crimes.
