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Jharkhand Police arrest prime accused in West Singhbhum treasury-fraud case

Jharkhand Police arrested the prime accused in a fraudulent withdrawal case from the West Singhbhum treasury, along with three others, and sent them to judicial custody. The arrests and court appearance took place on April 28, 2026, according to a police official, with the information reported on April 29, 2026. The account was provided by Sub-Divisional Police Officer Bahaman Tutu to PTI.

Why It Matters

The case involves alleged fraud related to government treasury withdrawals and highlights ongoing law-enforcement actions against financial irregularities.

Timeline

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Police statement about arrests reported by PTI

April 29, 2026

PTI reported that Sub-Divisional Police Officer Bahaman Tutu told the agency on April 29, 2026 that the prime accused and three others were arrested and sent to judicial custody in the West Singhbhum treasury-fraud case.

Arrest of prime accused and three others in West Singhbhum treasury-fraud case

April 28, 2026

According to Sub-Divisional Police Officer Bahaman Tutu (Sadar, Chaibasa), Jharkhand Police arrested the prime accused in the fraudulent withdrawal case from West Singhbhum treasury, along with three others, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. They were produced before a court after completion of legal formalities and were sent to judicial custody.