Bhubaneswar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Crime Branch arrested Ajmir Mondal, a habitual economic offender on Monday from Nalpur, West Bengal.
Mondal was wanted in connection with a high-profile case of cheque cloning and fraudulent transactions amounting to Rs. 9,56,76,600.
The case, registered on April 19, involved the illegal transfer of funds from the District Mineral Foundation Trust account with Bank of India, Baripada Branch. Investigation revealed that Mondal, the owner of S K Enterprises, was involved in the fraudulent transaction of over Rs. 1,84,27,400.
Mondal’s arrest has led to crucial clues about a larger gang operating across multiple states, including Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. The gang has been involved in cheque cloning and multi-layered money transfers for over four years, using deceitful methods and complex networking.
The EOW has previously arrested two other accused, Pomesh Tembhare and Ghanshyam Ahuja, from Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, respectively. Mondal’s arrest has yielded incriminating evidence, including three mobile phones seized from his possession.
Mondal was produced before a local court in Howrah, West Bengal, and brought to Bhubaneswar on transit remand. He will be produced before the special OPID Court.
The EOW’s swift action has resulted in the blocking of Rs. 5,04,06,900 and freezing of Rs. 13,56,948 in 33 different accounts.
