In a shocking case of embezzlement, Manoj Kumar Nishad, a resident of Dhubaha Chhatai in the Khajni police station area of Gorakhpur, has been accused of fraudulently taking crores of rupees from a victim in the name of selling his land. The accused allegedly took the money through different accounts by providing written agreements on stamp paper. However, instead of transferring the land to the victim, he reportedly deeded it to someone else.Complaint filed by the victimLate Swaminath, son of Ramanand Gupta and a resident of Jhakhu Bazar, Imphal East, Manipur, filed a complaint with the Khajni police station stating that he had transferred a total of one crore 60 lakhs from his different account numbers dozens of times between September and November last year. The victim claimed he gave the money to Manoj Kumar Nishad after obtaining a written agreement on a stamp paper that promised to sell him the land. However, despite receiving the payment, the accused did not keep his promise to transfer the land to the victim.Police take actionThe police registered a case against Manoj Kumar Nishad based on the complaint and evidence provided by the victim. The accused has been charged under sections 420 and 406 of the Indian Penal Code. The in-charge inspector of Khajni police station, Sanjay Mishra, confirmed the registration of the case.Victim appeals to authoritiesThe victim of the embezzlement case has taken action by writing a letter to multiple authorities, including the Khajni police station, Chief Minister, Gorakhpur Divisional Commissioner, District Magistrate, and Additional Director General of Police, seeking their assistance in recovering the money that was taken from him. It has been reported that the victim is experiencing financial problems due to the loss of his savings.The case of Manoj Kumar Nishads alleged embezzlement of crores of rupees in the name of selling land is a reminder of the importance of conducting due diligence before making any financial transactions. It also highlights the need for strict enforcement of laws to deter fraud and hold perpetrators accountable.
