The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai crime branch recently arrested the spouse of a private bank employee for allegedly cheating the bank of Rs73 lakh.
The couple is accused of misusing the work-ID and passwords of bank officials and misappropriating funds from over 12 branches in the past three years.
The accused has been identified as Pradeep Ghatge and has been remanded in police custody till March 5. The EOW had arrested his wife Varsha Ghatge in November last year for her alleged involvement.
According to EOW officials, the complaint against Varsha was filed by Satish Karpe, the manager of the bank.
“Investigations had revealed that while she was posted at the Dahisar branch, Varsha had got the work-ID and passwords of her associates. She had allegedly misappropriated the annual expenses of the bank,” said an EOW officer.
“She used to deposit the money in the accounts of her relatives and friends. These amounts were deposited in banks at Andheri and Vasai and were later withdrawn. When Karpe learnt about this, he lodged a complaint with the EOW against Varsha, after which she was arrested. On receipt of specific information Pradeep was arrested on Saturday,” said the official.
