Lucknow — The Ghazipur Police Station team under Lucknow Police Commissionerate (East Zone) has successfully arrested a key accused involved in a major financial fraud case amounting to ₹47.40 lakh from the Urban Co-operative Bank, Indira Nagar branch, Lucknow.
Case Details:
On June 20, 2025, a written complaint was filed by Ashutosh Mishra, son of Devendra Nath Mishra, resident of House No. 155, Sector-A, Mahanagar, currently residing at Mansarovar, Lucknow. The complaint alleged that the accused had committed embezzlement and fraud, siphoning off ₹47.40 lakh from the Urban Co-operative Bank.
Following the complaint, a case (Crime No. 160/2025) was registered under Section 118(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Ghazipur Police Station against four individuals —
- Rajiv Pandey, son of Surendra Nath Pandey
- Smriti Pandey, wife of Rajiv Pandey
- Pawan Pandey, son of Surendra Nath Pandey
- One unidentified associate
During the investigation, substantial evidence revealed deliberate manipulation and fraud, leading to the case being amended under Sections 316(4) and 316(5) of the BNS for financial misappropriation and cheating.
On October 5, 2025, acting on a tip-off, the Ghazipur Police team apprehended the main accused —
Rajiv Pandey (55 years), son of Surendra Nath Pandey, resident of House No. 2-103, Sector D, LDA Colony, Kanpur Road, under Krishna Nagar Police Station, Lucknow.
Further inquiry into the accused’s criminal background and involvement in similar cases across Lucknow and other districts is underway. The police have confirmed that legal proceedings under relevant financial crime provisions are being carried out.
Police Team Behind the Arrest:
- Sub-Inspector Dhanpal
- Constable Ravan Dohre
- Sub-Inspector Ankit Kushwaha
- Lady Constable Santoshi
The Lucknow Police Commissionerate commended the Ghazipur Police team for their swift and efficient action in cracking down on financial fraud and cyber-enabled banking crimes in the state capital.
