Prolonged Financial Fraud Exposed at Jagannath University

A prolonged financial fraud at Jagannath University's Office of the Controller of Examinations has been exposed, involving a third-class staff member accused of embezzling student fees through forged bank seals and counterfeit deposit slips. The employee, identified as Nazmul, allegedly submitted fake receipts bearing the forged seal of the university's Agrani Bank branch and falsified signatures of bank officials. The investigation, triggered by suspicions of a senior officer, led to the discovery of forged seals and signatures, as well as evidence of forgery in bank receipts.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nazmul, a third-class staff member at Jagannath University's Office of the Controller of Examinations, has been accused of embezzling student fees through forged bank seals and counterfeit deposit slips.
  • Nazmul allegedly submitted fake receipts bearing the forged seal of the university's Agrani Bank branch and falsified signatures of bank officials.
  • The investigation revealed that Nazmul had been working in the Examination Control Office for many years, handling tasks such as receiving required documents and providing information to students.
  • Nazmul exploited his position to embezzle funds, submitting forged documents to the Examination Control Office instead of depositing the money in the bank.
  • A postgraduate student, who wishes to remain anonymous, reported that Nazmul had offered to provide urgent fee receipts for students in exchange for money, which was never deposited in the bank.
  • Multiple sources within the university indicated that the fraudulent activities extended beyond Nazmul, involving other officers and employees who used the forged seal and signatures to misappropriate money.
  • An investigation committee has been formed to investigate the incident, and an employee has been temporarily suspended.
  • Appropriate action will be taken based on the investigation report.

Statistics:

  • 7 vouchers were sent from the university to the Agrani Bank branch, with 4 containing fake seals.
  • Nazmul allegedly embezzled an undisclosed amount of student fees through the forged bank seals and counterfeit deposit slips.
  • The investigation is ongoing, and further checks are being conducted to identify other forged documents and misappropriated funds.
  • 1 staff member, Nazmul, has been accused of the forgery and embezzlement.
  • The investigation committee has been formed to investigate the incident.

Sources:

  • A postgraduate student of Jagannath University (anonymous)
  • Ariful Haque Bhuiyan, manager of Jagannath University's Agrani Bank branch
  • Nasir Uddin Talukdar, deputy examination controller
  • Professor Dr Mostafa Hasan, examination controller
  • Professor Dr Sheikh Giasuddin, registrar