Daijiworld Media Network - Mysuru

Mysuru, Jan 19: A shocking ATM fraud has rocked Mysuru, where a cash loader has been caught stealing lacs of rupees over the past few months. The scam was uncovered during a routine audit.

Fraud uncovered in audit

Akshay, who worked for T L Enterprises, was tasked with filling ATMs with cash. However, he took advantage of his position and pocketed a total of Rs 5.8 lacs. Instead of depositing the cash, he used it to buy gold jewelry. Akshay, a resident of Turaganuru village in T Narasipura taluk, had been doing this for three months without raising suspicion. The fraud was only exposed during a company audit, which revealed a massive discrepancy.

CCTV footage from the ATM confirmed that Akshay had taken the money. Investigations also revealed that he had help from his acquaintance, Tejaswini, and the two bought gold with the stolen funds. The theft was further confirmed when gold purchase footage from a jewelry store emerged.

FIR and arrest

An FIR was registered, and though Akshay tried to lay low, the police tracked him down after learning he was partying with friends. A tense standoff ensued as locals resisted the arrest, but the police eventually took Akshay into custody.

During questioning, Akshay reportedly confessed to other similar crimes, leading police to believe that more fraudulent activities may come to light. The scale of the ATM scam is yet to be fully uncovered.