Raipur: A shocking case of breach of trust has surfaced in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, where a driver allegedly deceived his employer and fled with ₹50 lakh in cash along with a car. The accused, who had been working for nearly a year, executed the crime in broad daylight, sending shockwaves through the business community and raising serious concerns over employee verification and safe handling of large cash movements.
According to sources, construction businessman Umesh Prasad had entrusted his accountant and driver, Krishna Sahu, with the responsibility of safely transporting ₹50 lakh in cash to his residence in Geetanjali Nagar. The cash was placed inside a car, and both were instructed to deliver it securely. What initially appeared to be a routine task quickly escalated into a well-planned criminal act within minutes.
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Deception Near a Paan Kiosk
The incident unfolded near the Khamhardih area when the accused cleverly executed his plan. On the way, he asked the accountant to step out of the vehicle to buy gutkha from a nearby paan kiosk. The moment the accountant got down, the driver immediately started the car and sped away from the spot with both the cash and the vehicle. The sudden move left the accountant stunned, who then promptly informed the businessman.
Preliminary investigation suggests that Krishna Sahu had been working as a driver for around a year and had earned the family’s trust through consistent service. Leveraging this trust, he allegedly carried out the crime. Sources indicate that the act appears premeditated, given the precision and timing with which the accused managed to escape.
Phone Switched Off, Probe Faces Hurdles
Since the incident, the accused’s mobile phone has been switched off, making it difficult to trace his location. Investigators currently have limited leads, but both technical surveillance and field efforts have been intensified. Authorities are also examining his possible hideouts and contacts to track him down.
CCTV Footage Under Scanner
As part of the investigation, CCTV footage from multiple locations across the city is being examined to reconstruct the accused’s escape route. Cameras near the paan kiosk are being closely analyzed. Additionally, surveillance has been increased at toll plazas, fuel stations, and city exit points to trace the movement of the accused and the vehicle.
Based on the complaint, a case has been registered against the accused under sections related to criminal breach of trust and cheating. Multiple teams have been deployed in different directions. Efforts are underway to recover both the vehicle and the stolen cash. Raids and search operations are being conducted continuously. Lack of proper employee verification, absence of GPS tracking, and weak monitoring systems can create vulnerabilities leading to such crimes.
