Mumbai: In a significant development in the New India Cooperative Bank scam, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested another accused, identified as Dharmesh Paun (58). The investigation has revealed that Paun embezzled ₹70 crore out of the ₹122 crore scam.
According to police sources, Unnathan Arunachalam alias Arunbhai is also a key suspect in the case and remains wanted. The authorities are intensifying their efforts to trace his whereabouts.
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The scam, which involved siphoning off customers’ deposits from the Prabhadevi and Goregaon branches of the bank, is currently under a detailed probe by the EOW. Further arrests and revelations are expected as the investigation progresses.