An Ahmedabad bank employee is arrested for allegedly stealing about Rs 8.7 crore from the bank’s RBI currency chest, according to reports citing police and the bank. Multiple outlets state that the employee allegedly removed the cash and then used it to buy properties. The case focuses on the theft of funds from the secured currency storage area linked to the RBI’s currency chest arrangements. After the irregularities were detected, an investigation is carried out and the employee is taken into custody. Authorities also examine how the stolen amount was handled and traced to property purchases. The arrested person is accused of being involved in the theft and associated financial transactions. The reports indicate that the amount involved is roughly Rs 8 crore to Rs 8.7 crore, depending on the source’s wording. The investigation is ongoing to confirm the details of the theft and the extent of any further involvement, if any, in facilitating or concealing the funds.