Four former employees of Mahalaxmi Bank, including an ex-manager, have been arrested for embezzling nearly Rs 3 crore. The accused misused bank funds, leading to significant financial loss.
Those arrested include:
- Former branch manager Sagar Shahi, 35, from Doti, now in Bhajani Municipality-7, Kailali.
- Cash department staff Nirmala Saud, 29, from Shailyashikhar-9.
- Customer service staff Ambadatt Pant, 28, from Purchaudi Municipality-3, Baitadi.
- Loan department staff Dhananjay Pant, 31, from Lekam Rural Municipality-1, Darchula.
The four are accused of misappropriating Rs 28,476,702.29 from the Gokuleshwar branch of the bank located in Shailyashikhar Municipality-9, Darchula.
According to police, they allegedly caused financial loss to the bank by illegally withdrawing cash from the bank’s vault.
The arrest was made after a complaint was filed, stating that the four employees colluded to defraud the bank.
