In Kolkata, police arrested a book supplier on Monday after a decade‑old fraud case hit the headlines.
Devraj Bhattacharya, who once ran the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) book shipments, is accused of stealing about ₹2 crore by shipping fewer books than ordered and filing fake bills for payment.
The case first came to light in 2019, when an internal ISKCON audit uncovered serious irregularities. The company filed a complaint with the Shakespeare Sarani police station, and Bhattacharya vanished, sparking a manhunt.
Police finally caught him in Girish Park on Saturday night after receiving a tip that he had returned to the city. He was taken to local police custody and a court ordered that he stay in detention for nine days, until November 18.
Investigators say Bhattacharya’s arrest will help identify others who may have helped with the scam. The case underscores the importance of oversight in religious charities and the growing effort to crack down on financial fraud in India.
Source: ianslive
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