In a stunning betrayal of trust, Bengaluru police arrested a 45-year-old driver, Rajesh B N, for absconding with ₹1.51 crore handed over to him by his longtime employer — a chartered accountant based in Kodandaramapura.
Rajesh, a resident of Vyalikaval, had been employed by the accountant for over 10 years. On May 5, his employer gave him a bag containing ₹1.51 crore, instructing him to keep it safely in the car while preparing to deposit it at the bank.
However, when the accountant returned to head to the bank, Rajesh and the car were missing. He found the car later parked outside his office, but Rajesh was nowhere to be seen. Upon calling, Rajesh claimed he had stepped out to buy medicine and would return shortly — a promise he never kept.
After Rajesh became unreachable, the employer lodged a complaint, prompting a police investigation. Rajesh was traced and summoned via notice, eventually appearing before police on May 9, where he confessed to the theft and was formally arrested.
Interrogation revealed Rajesh spent around ₹1 lakh on his family and made a significant donation from the stolen cash to a temple’s donation box. Authorities stated that this portion of the money could not be recovered.
The case has sparked concerns about employee trust and cash handling practices, particularly in high-stakes financial professions.
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