HT Digital,
Ahmedabad, May 31: In a significant development, a team of Gujarat Police arrived in Assam on Thursday to detain an employee of the State Bank of India (SBI) in connection with a large-scale fraud case.
Initial reports indicate that the case involves the unauthorized transfer of a substantial amount of money from the bank account of a Gujarat resident to the account of the accused in Assam. The suspect has been identified as Ashraf Ali, a Customer Service Point (CSP) representative at an SBI branch located in Number 2 Bhelkar village in Assam’s Hajo.
Sources reveal that approximately 15 days ago, Ali’s account was credited with Rs 1.5 lakh, originating from a bank account in Gujarat. Shortly thereafter, the account holder in Gujarat lodged a complaint with Jambughoda Police in Panchmahal district, prompting an investigation.
Following the money trail, investigators traced the fraudulent transaction to Assam’s Hajo. Consequently, a Gujarat Police team was dispatched to apprehend the suspect. Upon arrival, they swiftly took Ashraf Ali into custody.
Officials have disclosed that besides the Rs 1.5 lakh transferred to Ali’s account, the complainant reported that an additional Rs 1.5 crore was moved to various other bank accounts. The police are continuing their investigation into the broader scope of the fraud, with further details expected to emerge.
The case underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to tackle financial fraud and ensure accountability within the banking sector.
