Gujarat : Former Bank MD Detained in Fake Email ID Scam

Gir Somnath, Gujarat -– A major scandal has erupted in Gir Somnath, sending shockwaves through the region’s financial circles, as Girish Thakkar, the former Joint Managing Director of Veraval People’s Cooperative Bank, has been detained by police.

Thakkar is suspected of a sophisticated cybercrime involving the creation of fake email IDs to forge a resignation letter and send bogus emails to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), triggering a high-stakes investigation.

The detention of a prominent figure like Thakkar has ignited a flurry of speculation and discussion across Gir Somnath. “This is a deeply concerning development for the bank and the community,” stated a local business owner requesting anonymity. “It raises serious questions about internal security and trust.”

The complex nature of the alleged crime came to light during an examination of Girish Thakkar’s mobile phone, which reportedly revealed evidence of the fraudulent email activity. According to police sources, bogus emails, deceptively bearing the names of the bank’s directors, were dispatched to the RBI. This discovery prompted the Bhuj Cyber Crime unit to act swiftly, detaining Thakkar and initiating interrogation at Bhuj A Division.

Police action against Thakkar falls under Sections 66 and 66C of the IT Act, along with Section 339(2)(4) of the BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita), highlighting the severity of the charges. The official complaint was lodged on May 31, 2025, by Dhiren Shambhulal Majethia, General Manager of Bhuj Commercial Co-operative Bank. The complaint specifically alleges that fraudulent emails were sent to the RBI using the names of the bank’s directors.

The investigation led Kutch Police to Veraval, where they meticulously gathered necessary documents before initiating further proceedings.