Nagpur: Imamwada police have registered a case against three members of a family for allegedly failing to return ₹5.70 lakh that was mistakenly credited to one of their bank accounts.

The accused have been identified as Shafik Rafiq Sheikh (47), Shabnam Shafik Sheikh (40) and Talib Shafik Sheikh (20), all residents of the Kalmeshwar area of Nagpur district.

According to the complaint filed by Rupali Yashwant Barai (41), a resident of Sham Nagar in Manish Nagar, she works as a channel partner for various banks and financial companies. Her work involves facilitating the transfer of loan amounts sanctioned by finance companies to customers.

Barai told police that ₹5,70,866 was inadvertently transferred to Shafik Sheikh’s bank account. She reportedly realised the mistake later and contacted Sheikh, requesting him to return the amount.

However, despite repeated requests, the accused allegedly did not return the money, prompting Barai to seek legal intervention for recovery of the amount.

She subsequently approached the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Court No. 9, Nagpur. Following the court’s order, Imamwada police registered a case based on her complaint.

Police have booked the three accused under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and are conducting further investigation into the alleged withholding of the mistakenly transferred funds.