The principal of Priyadarshini school in Charkop, Kandivali West, is facing allegations of embezzling students' fees totaling Rs 80 lakhs over three years. The Charkop police has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the accused following a directive from the Borivali court, sources said.

Pandurang Maruti Pandagade (71), a trustee of the school associated with the Rashtriya Bahuuddeshiya Samaj Seva Mandal, filed the complaint with the police. Pandagade, a retired banker, discovered the financial irregularities during the 2020 pandemic. The investigation revealed that the principal and his sister diverted funds by instructing students to deposit fees directly into the principal's personal account.