Clerk accused of embezzling ₹37 lakh from private school

Based on the complaint, police registered a case of cheating and breach of trust against the accused clerk and his wife

Nanded City police booked a clerk for allegedly siphoning off nearly ₹37 lakh from the school where he worked. He allegedly created fake financial records and transferred the institution’s funds to his wife’s account via internet banking.

Police said that they summoned the accused for questioning and further investigation is underway to ascertain the full extent of the fraud and recover the misappropriated amount. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

According to the police, the accused, Rajendra Anpat, allegedly misused his position at the school to divert funds between November 2024 and June 2025 by manipulating official records to conceal the unauthorised transactions.

The irregularities came to light during an internal audit conducted by the institution. Following the discovery, the school administration lodged a complaint at the Nanded City Police Station.

Based on the complaint, police registered a case of cheating and breach of trust against the accused clerk and his wife.

Police said that they summoned the accused for questioning and further investigation is underway to ascertain the full extent of the fraud and recover the misappropriated amount.