Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Two PMPML Executives Booked for Misleading Transport Body, Data Misuse
Imagine a bus company called PMPML that hired two helpers to manage its computer systems and tickets.
These helpers were paid a lot of money but didn't do a good job.
The new ticket system didn't work well, and the company lost money.
PMPML found out the helpers weren't very good at their jobs, might have tricked the company, and even sent emails from the company's address without permission.
They also kept important computer equipment like laptops even after they were fired.
Because of this, the bus company is upset and has reported them to the police, worried they might cause more problems with the company's private information.
Two PMPML marketing executives, Rajan Madhukar Lingayat and Gaurav Kulkarni, have been booked following a police complaint by the transport body.
The executives are accused of misleading PMPML, misusing its software and digital resources, and causing reputational damage.
Their contracts were terminated for underperformance, alleged fraud, and failure to deliver expected results, particularly with a new QR code ticketing system.
They allegedly misused confidential passwords and data, sent unauthorized emails, and failed to return company-issued equipment.
PMPML expressed concern that the executives could exploit sensitive data, leading to further financial losses and inconvenience to passengers.
- Who
- Rajan Madhukar Lingayat and Gaurav Kulkarni, PMPML marketing executives.
- What
- Booked by PMPML for allegedly misleading the transport body, misusing software and digital resources, causing financial damage and reputational harm.
- When
- Between August and September 2025.
- Where
- PMPML headquarters in Swargate, Pune.
- Why
- Accused of underperformance, fraud, unauthorized use of confidential data, and failure to return company equipment after contract termination.
- Organization
- Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML)
- Accused
- Rajan Madhukar Lingayat, Gaurav Kulkarni
- Positions
- Marketing Executives (Contractual)
- Employment Period
- 2024 - August/September 2025
- Allegations
- Misleading PMPML, Misuse of software/digital resources, Data misuse, Fraud, Failure to return equipment
- Reporting Officer
- Dnyanoba Digambar Jadhav (Legal Officer, PMPML)
- Location of Incidents
- PMPML headquarters, Swargate, Pune