The Central Crime Branch of Avadi City Police arrested a 24-year-old woman who was employed as a staff member at Aashara Hospitals, located in Anna Nagar West Extension, for allegedly misappropriating Rs52 lakh from the hospital’s funds.
The arrest was made following a complaint filed by Dr. Mythili, the hospital’s owner, in September. Dr. Mythili and her husband, Dr. Balaji, have been running Aashara Hospitals for the past nine years. According to the police, the woman, whose identity has been withheld, had access to the hospital’s finances and was responsible for certain financial transactions.
The misappropriation was discovered during a routine financial audit, which revealed discrepancies in the hospital’s accounts. After investigating the matter, the police found that the woman had been diverting funds over an extended period.
The arrested suspect has been charged with embezzlement, and police are continuing their investigation into the full extent of the theft. The hospital management has assured that steps will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
