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Nagpur: The Economic Offences Wing has taken major action in the case involving loans worth ₹23 crore allegedly obtained from ICICI Bank against fake gold collateral. Sachin Raut, identified as the alleged main accused, has been arrested by the Economic Offences Wing. Police allege that he played a key role in arranging loans from various branches by pledging fake gold jewellery.

The investigation has revealed that large amounts of gold loans were obtained by pledging fake gold jewellery at nine ICICI Bank branches in Nagpur city. The police investigation found that the bank suffered losses of approximately ₹23 crore due to the irregularities.

Alleged network of fake customers

According to the investigation, Sachin Raut allegedly set up a system to arrange gold loans in the names of various individuals. It is suspected that loans were approved by showing fake jewellery as genuine gold, allegedly in collusion with some bank officials, gold valuers and people involved in the verification process.

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The role of a large number of account holders who obtained loans using fake gold is being examined in the case. A large number of gold loan accounts across nine branches have come under suspicion during the investigation.

Scam uncovered during audit

Some pledged jewellery was found to be fake during an internal inspection of gold loan accounts at the Manish Nagar branch. The bank subsequently examined gold loan accounts at its other branches. The wider inspection revealed several instances in which loans had been obtained by pledging fake gold jewellery.

Bank managers, gold valuers, inspection officers and other accused persons had already been arrested in the case. Expanding its investigation, the Economic Offences Wing has now arrested alleged main accused Sachin Raut.

Financial transactions being traced

The Economic Offences Wing is investigating which accounts received the loan amounts, where the money was subsequently transferred and how those transactions were linked to the accused. Bank documents, loan applications, gold valuation reports, account transactions and other evidence are also being scrutinised.

The role of more accused persons and individuals connected with the bank may emerge in the case. The Economic Offences Wing is continuing its investigation to uncover the entire financial network.