Fraud case registered against contractor in Kanpur for misappropriating 20 lakh rupees of retired railway employee
A case of fraud has been registered in Kanpur's Juhi area after a contractor allegedly misappropriated 20 lakh rupees. Complainant Jeetu Sonkar stated that the money belonged to his mother-in-law, Rajkumari, who retired from the Railway's Loco Electric Department. When asked to return the funds, the contractor threatened the family. Police have initiated an investigation into the matter.
VIMARSHNAARAD TVA serious case of financial fraud has emerged in the Juhi area of Kanpur. A local resident, Jeetu Sonkar, has filed a formal complaint against a contractor. It is alleged that the contractor has misappropriated 20 lakh rupees belonging to his family. When the family requested the return of these funds, the accused reportedly threatened them with dire consequences.
According to the aggrieved family, the incident involves Jeetu Sonkar's mother-in-law, Rajkumari. She was employed as a Class IV employee in the Loco Electric Department of the Indian Railways. She retired from her service on June 30, 2025.
The complaint details that a financial transaction took place with the contractor regarding the retirement funds received by Rajkumari. It is alleged that the contractor took advantage of their trust, kept the 20 lakh rupees, and refused to return the amount.
When the family demanded their hard-earned money back, the contractor allegedly resorted to intimidation. Distressed by this behavior, the victim approached the police for assistance.
Kanpur police have registered a case against the contractor under relevant sections of the law regarding fraud and criminal intimidation. Police officials stated that an investigation is underway and further action will be taken based on the established facts.
This incident has drawn local attention, as the misappropriation of a retired employee's savings has become a matter of public concern.
The police are now preparing to question the contractor regarding the allegations. The victim's family is seeking justice, and the authorities have assured a transparent investigation into the matter.