The EditorKaithal Police Economic Offences Wing Arrests Two Accused in ₹4 Lakh Cheque Fraud Case
Kaithal, January 19 – Acting on the directions of Superintendent of Police Upasna, Kaithal District Kaithal Police continue their crackdown on fraudsters cheating innocent citizens. In a major action, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) arrested two accused involved in a cheque tampering fraud case in which ₹4 lakh was fraudulently withdrawn.
Cheque Given in Good Faith, Fraud Committed
According to the police spokesperson, Rajkaran, a resident of Khurana Road, Kaithal, lodged a complaint stating that on April 30, Deepak, also a resident of Khurana Road, handed over a cheque worth ₹4 lakh to him.
Rajkaran deposited the cheque in the bank cheque drop box, trusting the normal banking process. However, instead of being credited to his account, the amount was fraudulently transferred to another person.
Cheque Tampered with Inside Bank Process
The complainant alleged that the bank branch manager, in connivance with others, illegally removed the cheque from the drop box. The cheque was tampered with by removing the cross mark using a blade, and was then deposited into the account of another individual named Rajkaran, resulting in a loss of ₹4 lakh to the complainant.
When Rajkaran approached the bank for clarification, he was informed that the cheque had already been cleared. He further alleged that he was threatened and told to “do whatever you want,” following which he approached the police.
Case Registered, Investigation Handed to EOW
Based on the complaint, a case was registered at City Kaithal Police Station. The investigation was assigned to the Economic Offences Wing, led by Inspector Om Prakash, with a team headed by PSI Sandeep Kumar.
Two Accused Arrested, One Earlier Held
During investigation, the EOW team arrested the following accused:
- Sunil, resident of Gandhi Nagar, Jammu & Kashmir
- Gurditta Singh, resident of Raipura, District Fazilka, Punjab
Earlier, the main accused Deepak, resident of Vikram Nagar, Jammu, had already been arrested in the case.
Organised Gang Involved in Cheque Fraud
Investigation revealed that all accused are part of an organised gang involved in cheque theft and tampering. The gang allegedly targets bank cheque drop boxes, steals cheques, alters them, and fraudulently withdraws money.
Police stated that the accused have multiple similar fraud cases registered against them in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, indicating an interstate criminal network.
Evidence Recovered
During the arrest, police recovered a pencil from accused Sunil, which was used for cheque manipulation. This recovery is considered crucial evidence in establishing the modus operandi of the accused.
Police Remand Obtained
Both accused were produced before the court, and the police obtained custodial remand for detailed interrogation. Further questioning is expected to uncover additional cases, bank officials’ involvement, and recovery of cheated money.
Police Advisory to Citizens
Kaithal Police have advised citizens to remain cautious while using cheque drop boxes and to regularly monitor their bank transactions. Any suspicious activity should be immediately reported to the nearest police station.
Under SP Upasna’s leadership, district police have reaffirmed their commitment to taking strict legal action against financial fraudsters and safeguarding public trust in banking systems.
