Siliguri, 19th August: A significant breakthrough has been made in the case of a massive fraud involving crores of rupees from a nationalized bank’s customer service center, as the police successfully apprehended the prime suspect. The individual in custody has been identified as Pavitra Roy. Presently, Pavitra stands accused of orchestrating an elaborate scheme, and he was presented before the Siliguri Divisional Court today.
Details reveal that Pavitra Roy was responsible for overseeing the operations of a customer service center affiliated with a nationalized bank in Rangapani, Bagdogra. At this center, numerous individuals entrusted their hard-earned money, only to fall victim to a fraudulent scheme. Allegedly, instead of accurately recording deposits, Pavitra issued counterfeit white paper receipts to the customers. Moreover, he crafted counterfeit fixed deposit documents, distributing them to unsuspecting clients.
The gravity of the situation came to light when the customer service center remained closed for an extended period, causing suspicion among the depositors. Upon investigating further, concerned clients discovered Pavitra Roy’s sudden disappearance from the main branch. Outraged and aggrieved, customers launched protests, demanding the return of their investments. The efforts of Bagdogra police station led to the arrest of Pavitra Roy in Siliguri on Friday, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing investigation. With the accused in custody, the police have initiated an investigation into the matter.