Coimbatore doctor accused of ‘embezzling’ ornaments worth several crore of rupees
A doctor in Coimbatore has been arrested by the City Crime Branch for allegedly embezzling 900 sovereigns of gold jewellery from his father-in-law. The accused had been entrusted with locker keys by his father-in-law but failed to return the majority of the gold upon request.
Why it matters
This case highlights issues of domestic financial disputes and criminal breach of trust within family structures.
The City Crime Branch (CCB-Coimbatore) on Saturday arrested a doctor for allegedly embezzling about 900 sovereigns of jewellery worth several crore of rupees from his father-in-law. The accused was identified as M. Vignesh (30), a resident of Jothipuram near Periyanaickenpalayam.
The CCB booked Vignesh, his mother M. Vasuki and his sister M. Jeevitha on July 3 this year for criminal breach of trust and two other offences, based on a complaint lodged by S. Shanmugapandian (67), a real estate businessman of Ganapathi Maanagar.
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