Five individuals have been sent to judicial custody in connection with an alleged ₹83.04 crore financial fraud involving the Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science & Technology Promotion Society (CREST) and IDFC First Bank. The accused include CREST project director Sukhwinder Abrol, accountant Sahil Kukkar, and several bank officials. This case emerged after CREST's CEO filed a complaint on March 10, following the discovery of significant financial irregularities in the society's bank accounts. A First Information Report (FIR) was subsequently registered at the Economic Offences Police Station in Chandigarh, invoking multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including cheating and criminal conspiracy. The main conspirator, Vikram Wadhwa, was previously sent to judicial custody on March 26. Additionally, a production warrant has been issued for two other accused, Abhishek Singla and his wife Swati Singla, who are linked to an alleged shell company involved in funneling funds. CREST, which serves as the nodal agency for promoting renewable energy and science initiatives in Chandigarh, is keen on ensuring transparency and a thorough investigation into the matter.