UditVani, Guwa : In a major financial fraud case, police have arrested Vikas Chandra Kulila (46), the former Deputy Postmaster of the Guwa Railway Market Post Office, for misappropriating more than ₹50 lakh from depositors’ savings accounts and squandering the amount on gambling activities.
The fraudulent transactions were carried out between February 1, 2023, and June 19, 2025, during which Kulila withdrew ₹50,56,473 from various postal savings schemes using forged methods. The matter came to light after Postal Inspector Suman Kumar Samta filed a formal complaint, leading to the registration of Guwa Police Station Case No. 34/2025.
The investigation revealed that Kulila spent the siphoned funds on online gambling platforms, including Delta Exchange and Dhoom 999 Casino, as well as at local gambling dens such as Murga Pada Habba Dabba. Examination of his bank and postal accounts showed significant irregular financial activity, confirming the embezzlement.
Acting on directives from the West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police, a special team led by SDPO (Kiriburu) Ajay Kerketta raided Kulila’s residence in Tungri, where he was arrested in the presence of his wife and two independent witnesses. Police also seized an Oppo Android mobile phone during the operation.
During interrogation, Kulila admitted to the crime. Investigators said he hailed from a well-regarded family but was drawn into gambling due to negative influences in Guwa, which ultimately led him down the path of addiction and financial misconduct.
Police are further probing the case to trace the exact flow of embezzled funds and identify possible accomplices.
