Rani Channamma University officials held over fraud allegations

The Belagavi police have arrested three officials of Rani Channamma University in connection with an alleged financial misappropriation of more than ₹32 lakh, involving employees’ Provident Fund (PF) and National Pension System (NPS) contributions.

Assistant Registrar H.M. Murigesh, First Division Assistant Sandeep Burli, and Mahesh Viresh Wali have been arrested. Investigators are looking for another accused, Ramu Hanchinal, who is absconding. This follows a complaint filed by RCU officials after an internal inquiry.

According to the complaint, PF amounts deducted from the salaries of employees appointed under the consolidated-pay system were allegedly not deposited into their respective accounts. Instead, the accused allegedly diverted funds to their personal bank and NPS accounts.