Mangaluru: Anil Lobo, the Chairman of MCC Bank, is facing yet another criminal complaint. This time, he has been accused of cheating, fraud, misappropriation of funds, blackmail, and extortion. The complaint was filed by Mr Peter Antony Pinto, a resident of Udayanagara, Mangaluru, at the Mangalore North Police Station in Bunder.
The allegations in the complaint extend beyond Lobo, implicating several others, including Rolwin Peter Rodrigues, Anita Rodrigues, General Manager Sunil Ivan Menezes, Manager Deril J Lasrado, and additional officials of MCC Bank.
Details of the Allegations
Mr Pinto alleges that Anil Lobo, along with his co-accused, conspired to defraud him of ₹14,76,000. According to the complaint, this alleged fraud was part of a larger criminal conspiracy involving unlawful activities.
The complaint includes accusations of deliberate manipulation and misuse of bank processes to misappropriate funds. Mr Pinto claims the accused used threats, blackmail, and other coercive tactics as part of their scheme.
Escalation of the Case
In addition to lodging the complaint at the police station, Mr Pinto has sent a copy of the complaint to Mangaluru Police Commissioner, Mr Anupam Agrawal, requesting thorough investigation and action.
Previous Legal Troubles
Anil Lobo is already in judicial custody, having been detained on 18 December 2024, for charges related to the abetment of the suicide of late Shri Manohar Pierera. The earlier case has drawn significant public and media attention, adding to the scrutiny around Lobo’s conduct as MCC Bank Chairman.
Community and Legal Impact
The allegations have raised concerns among customers and stakeholders of MCC Bank, one of Mangaluru’s prominent cooperative banks. The public is closely monitoring the developments, as the reputation of the bank and trust in its leadership are now under serious question.
Police investigations into both cases are ongoing, with further updates awaited.