Sukhwant Singh, a bank manager accused of fraudulent activities, was apprehended by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi upon his arrival from the US. Singh, declared a proclaimed offender (PO) in 2011, stands accused of misusing his official position to grant loans amounting to ₹2.50 crore while serving as the manager of the Central Cooperative Bank branch in Guru-Ka-Bagh, Amritsar.
The VB disclosed that Singh was wanted in a case filed in 2006 under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Prevention of Corruption Act. Following his flight to the US, a lookout circular (LOC) was issued against him by the VB.
Upon receiving a tip-off from immigration authorities at IGI Airport, the VB intercepted Singh and subsequently produced him in court. He was remanded to judicial custody for further legal proceedings.
The arrest highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to tackle financial fraud and hold accountable those responsible for misappropriating public funds.
