Builder Dharmesh Jayantilal Paun arrested in connection with the Rs 122 crore embezzlement case involving New India Citizen Cooperative Bank. On Saturday, police had arrested the general manager of the bank, Hitesh Mehta, for misappropriation of funds. Officials suspect that cash withdrawals from the Prabhadevi and Goregaon branches may have involved further collusion. Both accused underwent medical examinations and were produced before the holiday court, which remanded them to police custody till February 21. Police have sought maximum remand to probe the whereabouts of the siphoned funds, identify possible accomplices within the bank and uncover additional conspirators. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
