April 29th 2024.
In a recent development, the Economic Offence Wing (EOW) of Odisha Police has successfully arrested a man for his involvement in a scam worth Rs 9.6 crore. This fraudulent activity was carried out in the name of District Mineral Foundation, Mayurbhanj, and has caused major financial losses. The identified culprit, Pomesh Tembhare, hails from Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh and was apprehended on April 26. He was then brought to Bhubaneswar on transit remand and is scheduled to appear before the designated court at Balasore today, as confirmed by an official from the EOW.
It all started when the chief manager of Bank of India, Baripada, filed a case with the police, which led to the arrest of Pomesh. The investigation revealed that he had managed to transfer a whopping amount of Rs 9.56 crore by producing clone cheques. Fortunately, a portion of the illegally transferred amount, approximately Rs 5.04 crore, was blocked, and an additional Rs 13.56 lakh lying in 33 accounts have been frozen. The fraudster was found to be hiding in a Naxal-infested village, with his mobile phone switched off. However, with the combined efforts of the Odisha EOW team, local police, and CAPF, he was finally apprehended.
Further investigations carried out by the EOW revealed that Pomesh is a member of a larger gang that operates in multiple states including Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. The authorities are working tirelessly to catch hold of the other members of this fraudulent network and bring them to justice. The Odisha Police is currently conducting thorough investigations to uncover more details and prevent such scams from happening in the future.
This is a major breakthrough for the EOW and a warning for those who engage in such illegal activities. The authorities are determined to put an end to financial fraud and uphold the law. With the support of the public and cooperation from other states, they are confident in their efforts to bring the culprits to justice. Let us all remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. Together, we can make a difference and ensure a safer and more secure society for all.
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