The Dr D Y Patil B-School embezzlement case has intensified after the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) registered an FIR against former director Amol Anandrao Gawande over alleged financial irregularities amounting to ₹4.98 crore. Based on a forensic audit, investigators are examining alleged commission payments, salary disbursements, questionable vendor transactions, and claims involving confidential data theft and destruction of electronic evidence. The case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act, 2000, and remains under investigation.

Dr D Y Patil B-School Embezzlement Case: Former Director Booked Over Alleged ₹4.98 Crore Financial Irregularities

A former director of Dr D Y Patil B-School in Pune has been booked following allegations of financial irregularities amounting to ₹4.98 crore. The case also includes allegations of confidential data theft and destruction of electronic evidence after a forensic audit.

The Dr D Y Patil B-School embezzlement case has taken a significant turn after the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) registered an FIR against former director Amol Anandrao Gawande over alleged financial irregularities involving approximately ₹4.98 crore. The case also includes allegations of theft of confidential institutional data and destruction of electronic evidence.

According to the First Information Report (FIR), the case was registered on July 4 at Wakad Police Station by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW). The complaint was lodged by an employee on behalf of Dr D Y Patil B-School, located in Tathawade, Pune, following findings emerging from a forensic financial audit.

The FIR invokes Sections 316(4), 318(4), 248, 336 and 340 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) along with Sections 43, 66 and 72(A) of the Information Technology Act, 2000. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the allegations, while the accused is entitled to present his defence during the legal proceedings.

Forensic Audit Flags Alleged Financial Irregularities

According to the FIR, Amol Anandrao Gawande served as the director of Dr D Y Patil B-School until October 2025. A forensic audit conducted by legal and advisory firm AZB & Partners reportedly identified multiple transactions that investigators allege resulted in the misappropriation of institutional funds.

Investigators have alleged that approximately ₹1.08 crore was paid as commission to a third party for student admissions. The audit reportedly questioned the legitimacy of these payments, prompting investigators to examine whether the transactions complied with institutional procedures and financial regulations.

The FIR further alleges that nearly ₹3.27 crore was paid as salaries to contractual teachers who were reportedly absent from the institution according to the biometric attendance records maintained by the college. These findings now form an important component of the ongoing financial investigation.

Authorities have also alleged that approximately ₹31.58 lakh was paid to a tours and travels company without proper justification. Investigators are examining supporting documentation, approvals and payment records to determine whether the expenditure complied with the institution’s financial policies.

Allegations Extend to Data Theft and Electronic Evidence

Apart from the alleged financial irregularities, the FIR contains allegations relating to confidential institutional data. Investigators claim that Amol Anandrao Gawande copied confidential files from an official institute-issued laptop onto an external hard disk before formatting the laptop.

According to the complaint, the former director allegedly instructed an information technology employee to procure a hard disk and transfer the contents of the official laptop. Investigators are examining digital evidence to establish the sequence of events and determine whether institutional data was improperly handled.

The FIR further alleges that data from Amol Anandrao Gawande’s official institutional email account was copied to his personal email account. These allegations have resulted in the inclusion of provisions under the Information Technology Act, 2000, covering alleged unauthorised access and misuse of electronic information.

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Investigation Continues as Legal Process Advances

The registration of the FIR marks the beginning of a criminal investigation rather than a determination of guilt. Investigating officers are expected to analyse financial records, digital evidence and witness statements before deciding the next course of legal action.

The case highlights the increasing reliance on forensic audits and digital evidence in examining alleged financial misconduct within educational institutions. Sprouts News understands that investigators will continue gathering documentary and electronic evidence as the inquiry progresses in accordance with applicable legal procedures.

As the investigation proceeds, authorities are expected to verify the audit findings, examine the alleged financial transactions, and evaluate the digital evidence collected during the inquiry. Any further legal action will depend on the outcome of the ongoing investigation and subsequent judicial proceedings, while Amol Anandrao Gawande retains all legal rights available under Indian law.

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