Hazaribagh: The CID’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) has achieved a major breakthrough in the large-scale fraud involving salary withdrawals from the Hazaribagh treasury in Jharkhand. The team has arrested one of the main accused, Saurabh Kumar Singh.
During the arrest, officials recovered several bank-related documents, along with his Aadhaar card, PAN card, mobile phone, and a motorcycle. As the investigation progressed, the SIT discovered substantial funds in his bank account.
Acting swiftly, authorities froze a fixed deposit of around ₹1.50 crore and also seized ₹18.86 lakh available in the account. According to CID officials, Singh played a key role in routing the fraudulent money and concealing the money trail.
Investigations revealed that the accused is a resident of Rohtas in Bihar and had been living in Hazaribagh. The SIT also found that large sums were deposited in an SBI account, raising suspicions that government funds were being secured through formal banking channels.
The CID has registered a case against him under various serious provisions of the BNS and the IT Act. Officials indicated that more individuals could be involved, and further arrests are likely in the coming days.