Unveiling the Panchkula FDR Scandal: A Financial Mystery

Haryana's Vigilance Bureau arrested Dileep Kumar Raghav related to discrepancies in Panchkula Municipal Corporation's fixed deposits at Kotak Mahindra Bank. Over Rs. 150 crore discrepancies were identified, leading to FIR against unnamed bank officials. The bank insists all processes followed due diligence, and reconciliation efforts continue.

The Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has made a significant breakthrough with the first arrest linked to alleged financial discrepancies in the Panchkula Municipal Corporation's fixed deposit receipts. The arrest involves Dileep Kumar Raghav, a former relationship manager at Kotak Mahindra Bank.

The discrepancies, amounting to nearly Rs 150 crore, were discovered in the municipal corporation's records and the balance reflected in the bank's Panchkula branch. According to Municipal Commissioner Vinay Kumar, substantial mismatches highlighted potential financial irregularities.

Kotak Mahindra Bank claims all transactions adhered to banking norms, with a reconciliation process currently underway. An FIR was registered, citing charges including conspiracy and forgery, as authorities intensify the investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)