Indian-origin data scientist in Canada fired for raiding food banks

In a video shared on social media, Prajapati explained how he got free groceries from food banks on college and university campuses.

An Indian-origin data scientist working at TD Bank in Canada was fired after he shared a video detailing how he obtained "free food" from food banks meant for students.

He had boasted in the video that he saved "hundreds of bucks" every month by exploiting the food banks.

The man, identified as Mehul Prajapati, was employed by TD Bank. It took action after people criticised him on social media.

In a video shared on social media, Prajapati explained how he got free groceries from food banks on college and university campuses.

Prajapati claimed in the video that he saved "hundreds of bucks" each month on groceries by using the food banks.

In the video, the Indian-origin man even showed off a week's worth of food, which included fruits, vegetables, bread, and canned goods, he obtained from food banks.

TD Bank confirmed that Prajapati no longer worked for the company.