Donation Scam Probe Reaches Banks

The probe into the Ram Mandir donation scam has now reached the banking system. Police have issued notices to seven banks including State Bank of India (SBI), Canara Bank and Bank of Baroda, demanding details of trust accounts, lockers and suspicious transactions.

Around 70-80 people, including Anil Mishra and Gopal Rao, have been issued notices. Former Trust General Secretary Champat Rai’s statement has also been recorded. Two SBI employees and several outsourced staff involved in cash handling have been arrested.

Police are examining deleted chats from accused phones and CCTV footage. The investigation is focusing on the entire chain of cash counting, handling and transfer from the temple to banks.