Indian-Origin Data Scientist Fired for Allegedly Exploiting Charity Food Banks After Social Media Outrage

shankhyaneel sarkar shankhyaneel sarkar | 04-25 00:00

Mehul Prajapati, an Indian-origin data scientist employed at Canada’s TD Bank, was fired from his role after a video surfaced where he appears to teach his followers about how he obtained ”free food” from food banks designated for students in Canada.

this guy has a job as a bank data scientist for @TD_Canada, a position that averages $98,000 per year, and proudly uploaded this video showing how much “free food” he gets from charity food banks.you don’t hate them enough. pic.twitter.com/mUIGQnlYu6

— pagliacci the hated (@Slatzism) April 20, 2024

Mehul uploaded a video on Instagram which went viral and led to many condemning him for taking free food meant for students despite getting a hefty salary.

The video also stirred a heated debate on social media site X after a user who goes by the username Pagliacci The Hated (@Slatzism) shared it on her account.

update: the food bank bandit was fired https://t.co/RFLqvVGJb1 pic.twitter.com/CDdrfrmbqI— pagliacci the hated (@Slatzism) April 22, 2024

“This guy has a job as a bank data scientist for @TD_Canada, a position that averages $98,000 per year, and proudly uploaded this video showing how much “free food” he gets from charity food banks,” the user wrote.

In the video, Prajapati tells his viewers he will show them tricks to save “hundreds of bucks” monthly on groceries by following his method. He was seen picking fruits and vegetables to pasta and canned goods, all of which were sourced from charity food banks.

Users of X were outraged with his actions and highlighted that food banks are intended to help those who were disadvantaged and not for those who are financially stable.

Later, the user revealed that Prajapati had been terminated from his role at TD Bank. She shared the screenshot of an email which shows bank authorities telling her that they have taken note of the incident and dismissed the person concerned and that he no longer works at TD Bank.

“Update: the food bank bandit was fired,” the user said in a tweet. The email from the bank said the “individual named in the video no longer works at TD”.

About the Author
Shankhyaneel Sarkar
Shankhyaneel Sarkar is a senior subeditor at News18. He covers international affairs, where he focuses on breaking news to in-depth analyses. He has o...Read More

Disclaimer: The copyright of this article belongs to the original author. Reposting this article is solely for the purpose of information dissemination and does not constitute any investment advice. If there is any infringement, please contact us immediately. We will make corrections or deletions as necessary. Thank you.


ALSO READ

Hyundai Motor India lists with record IPO, commits to Indian market with new tech and EV plans

As part of its effort to introduce clean mobility solutions for Indian buyers, Hyundai will launch f...

auto | 7 hours ago

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India plants over 7 lakh trees in Maharashtra for ecological restoration

Additionally, SAVWIPL has installed 18.5 MWp of rooftop solar power at its Chakan facility, which of...

auto | 7 hours ago

Mega Corporation launches Lendingo to enhance EV financing solutions

Mega Corporation on Monday announced the launch of a new division, Lendingo. Mega Corporation on Mon...

auto | 7 hours ago

GreenLine accelerates decarbonisation efforts with 1,000 LNG trucks by March 2025

The government in a recent draft policy proposed to convert a third of long-haul trucks into LNG pow...

auto | 7 hours ago

Remsons Industries acquires 51% stake in BEE Lighting to enhance automotive lighting solutions

Established in 2006, BEE Lighting specialises in automotive headlamps, rear lamps, and various exter...

auto | 7 hours ago

EV Recharge partners with ZEVO for mobile EV charging solutions

EV Recharge’s technology can charge vehicles from 0% to 80% in just 20 minutes, a significant improv...

auto | 7 hours ago