CBI Arrests Bank of Baroda Branch Manager and Credit Officer in Rs.35,000 Bribery Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the Branch Manager and the Credit Officer of Bank of Baroda’s Koireepur Branch in Sultanpur district of Uttar Pradesh in a bribery case. Both officials were arrested on 14 July 2026.
Complaint Over ₹5 Lakh Loan
The CBI registered the case on 13 July 2026 after receiving a complaint from a borrower. The complainant said that he had been sanctioned a loan of ₹5 lakh under the Chief Minister Yuva Udyami Yojana at the Bank of Baroda’s Koireepur Branch.
The borrower stated that the Term Loan (TL) amount had already been released, but the Overdraft (OD) facility was still pending. He alleged that the Branch Manager and the Credit Officer demanded a bribe of ₹45,000 to release the remaining overdraft amount under the already approved loan.
CBI Trap Operation
After registering the case, the CBI conducted a trap operation on 14 July 2026. During the operation, the agency caught the Credit Officer while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹35,000 from the complainant.
According to the CBI, the Credit Officer accepted the money in collusion with and on the instructions of the Branch Manager.
Both Officials Arrested
Following the trap operation, the CBI arrested both the Branch Manager and the Credit Officer on 14 July 2026. The agency said that both accused will be produced before the competent court in Lucknow.
Investigation Continues
The CBI is continuing its investigation into the bribery case to find out all the facts and take further legal action. More details will be released soon.
