The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Sunday apprehended a home guard, Satish Kumar, in connection with the illegal withdrawals from the Bokaro district treasury. The CID stated on Monday that Kumar has been remanded to judicial custody. Kumar was deployed in the accounts section of the Bokaro Superintendent of Police (SP) office. He is believed to be an accomplice of the main accused, accountant Kaushal Kumar Pandey, who was arrested earlier.
Investigation Uncovers Suspicious Transactions
During the investigation, suspicious transactions amounting to Rs 1.06 crore were detected in Kumar's bank account. Out of this amount, Rs 43 lakh has been frozen by the authorities. The CID has registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act, following the direction of the state government.
Special Investigation Team Formed
The agency has constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the matter thoroughly. The SIT will examine the modus operandi of the accused and identify any other individuals involved in the fraud. The CID is also scrutinizing financial records and digital evidence to trace the flow of funds.
