Former Postmaster Arrested in Multi-Crore Financial Fraud Case

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News18•07-02-2026, 22:17
Former Postmaster Arrested in Multi-Crore Financial Fraud Case
- •Dilip Kumar Jana, former postmaster of Regent Estate Post Office, arrested for alleged financial embezzlement.
- •Accused of colluding with a fake postal agent, Siddharth Karanjai, to prematurely close expired fixed deposits.
- •Funds were allegedly transferred under the guise of reinvestment, leading to an initial embezzlement of 3.50 crore rupees.
- •Investigation revealed fake post office passbooks and certificates were created; Siddharth Karanjai was previously arrested.
- •Total fraud estimated at 8.51 crore rupees, affecting at least 25 investors from Regent Park and Netaji Nagar areas.
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