Bank manager accused of cheating customers of Rs 3 crore with promise of loans

HASSAN: The manager of Suryodaya Small Finance Bank at Vijayanagar here, has been accused of cheating customers. She allegedly collected money from around 40-50 customers, promising to help them with fixed deposits and loans.

The accused, Pooja H S, is alleged to have collected over Rs 3 crore from customers and fled to Dubai. The affected customers claim that she was at the airport, trying to leave the country.

The customers have approached the police, seeking to have her passport cancelled and her arrested. They have also submitted a petition to the District Police Superintendent, Shubhanvita, seeking justice and the return of their money. The incident was reported in Pension Mohalla police station and an investigation is under way.