A woman accountant has been booked for allegedly misappropriating Rs 17.65 lakh from the funds of a hospital in Maharashtra’s Thane district, police said on Tuesday.

According to PTI reports, the accused was responsible for handling payments from patients, including fees for medical procedures and operations. However, instead of depositing the funds into the hospital's accounts, she allegedly diverted the money for her personal use. The alleged financial misconduct took place over a period of one year, from January to December 2023, while she was employed at the hospital as an accountant.