Allegations have surfaced against UCO Bank of unauthorized withdrawal of nearly Rs 11.94 lakh from a customer’s savings account using forged signatures, with the finger of suspicion pointing towards the then branch manager of the bank.
The issue came to light amid growing concerns, as memories of past chit fund scandals are yet to completely fade. A government employee from Durgapur area of Kailashahar under Unakoti district, Dilip Kumar Das, has lodged a written complaint before the Assistant General Manager and Field Inspector of UCO Bank’s Guwahati Zonal Office, seeking an impartial investigation into the matter.
According to his complaint, in 2021, while applying for a home loan of Rs 10 lakh from UCO Bank’s Chandrapur branch in Dharmanagar under North Tripura district, the then branch manager Surajit Mallick allegedly asked him to sign several withdrawal forms. Das claimed that, trusting the bank officials, he signed the documents.
However, he alleged that those signed withdrawal slips were later misused without his knowledge to withdraw money from his savings account on different occasions. He stated that he noticed the irregularities while checking his bank statement on January 5, 2026.
Das claimed that out of a total of 25 withdrawal transactions, he has not yet been provided with seven withdrawal slips. He further alleged that his signature was forged on some of the slips.
Questions have also been raised over a withdrawal slip where the name “Dilip Paul” was mentioned instead of Dilip Kumar Das. The complainant questioned how such a document was approved by the bank authorities and how Rs 45,000 was withdrawn after allegedly changing his identity and forging his signature.
Apart from the alleged withdrawals, Das claimed that he also came to know that a loan amounting to Rs 2.42 lakh was sanctioned and withdrawn in his name on March 18, 2022. The loan account number mentioned in his complaint is 25200610008294.
Das further alleged that a bank employee informed him that the then branch manager had taken away some withdrawal slips while leaving the bank. However, the authenticity of this claim requires verification through a proper investigation.
Demanding a thorough probe, Das has sought examination of all transactions, withdrawal slips, and loan-related documents connected with his account. He stated that if the allegations of unauthorized withdrawal are proven true, the amount should be refunded and strict legal action should be initiated against those responsible.
Meanwhile, allegations have also surfaced from sources claiming that former branch manager Surajit Mallick allegedly acquired properties, including multiple houses, through illegal earnings. However, these allegations have not been verified independently.
The complainant has raised questions regarding the source of such wealth, but the claims remain unproven. The actual facts are expected to emerge after the bank’s official response and completion of the investigation.