Ludhiana: Ex-secretary of cooperative society booked for embezzling ₹7.66 lakh
According to the complaint filed by Kamaljit Mangat, assistant registrar, Payal, a special audit from April 2022 to July 2023 found that the accused, identified as Balwinder Singh, did not deposit the amount into the society’s bank account and instead diverted it for personal household expenses
Malaud police have lodged an FIR against the former secretary of Bhikhi Khattara (Women) Milk Producers Cooperative Society Ltd for alleged embezzlement of ₹7.66 lakh from the society’s funds. The move comes after a special audit revealed serious financial irregularities.
According to the complaint filed by Kamaljit Mangat, assistant registrar, Payal, a special audit from April 2022 to July 2023 found that the accused, identified as Balwinder Singh, did not deposit the amount into the society’s bank account and instead diverted it for personal household expenses. Despite repeated opportunities, Singh did not provide explanations or supporting records.
On August 8, 2024, the society’s management committee passed a resolution requesting police action.
Assistant sub-inspector Charanjit Singh, who is investigating the case, said acting on the complaint, Malaud police registered an FIR under Sections 409 (criminal breach of trust) and 420 (cheating) of the IPC.
