Overview
- The SIT’s review of CCTV and records flagged roughly 70 suspicious incidents in the donation counting room, with footage showing employees concealing notes and removing cash from bundles.
- Investigators say a small group of counting‑centre staff escalated thefts over time, moving from taking single notes to removing whole bundles as supervision and frisking lapses persisted.
- Suspects reportedly admitted misappropriating between Rs20 million and Rs30 million and police raids have recovered about Rs7.9 million in cash plus jewellery from linked premises.
- The SIT has identified Avinash Shukla as the prime accused and eight people have been arrested in the probe, with some suspects placed on short police remand for further questioning and searches.
- Trust leaders resigned earlier this month and officials are reviewing counting procedures, CCTV monitoring, frisking and supervisory controls to restore donor confidence and prevent repeat breaches.