Visakhapatnam, March 17: A significant ruling was issued by a CBI court in Visakhapatnam regarding a major bank fraud case. The court found a former clerk-cum-cashier of Andhra Bank and an accomplice guilty of the crime.
Both defendants received a five-year prison sentence and were imposed a hefty fine totaling ₹1,71,42,000.
The individuals identified as Vempadapu Santoshi Ramu and Mahanti Ramana were involved in the case. Vempadapu Santoshi Ramu previously worked as a clerk-cum-cashier at the Chepurupalli branch of Andhra Bank (Vijayanagaram district) but was later dismissed from service. Mahanti Ramana is a private individual residing in the Nadipaina Peta area.
According to the CBI, the investigation commenced on June 13, 2018. It revealed that Vempadapu Santoshi Ramu conspired with Mahanti Ramana to embezzle funds. The total amount misappropriated was ₹1,71,41,162, which was supposed to be deposited into the account of Chepurupalli Rural Electric Cooperative Society Limited.
This organization is responsible for collecting bills from electricity consumers in the remote areas of Vijayanagaram district. Allegations state that instead of depositing the entire amount, the accused fraudulently retained it for themselves.
Following the investigation, the CBI filed a chargesheet against both defendants on January 10, 2019. After hearing the case, the court convicted them, resulting in the sentences and fines.
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