Chandausi, Uttar Pradesh: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the Branch Manager and Field Officer of UP Gramin Bank, Chandausi, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹30,000.
According to the complaint, the victim’s sister had applied for a loan of ₹3 lakh under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Rojgar Yojna to set up a garment manufacturing unit. The bank had sanctioned a loan of ₹2.70 lakh, out of which ₹1.82 lakh was disbursed. However, the remaining amount was kept on hold. It was alleged that the Field Officer was demanding a bribe of ₹35,000 to release the balance amount. After negotiations, the demand was reduced to ₹30,000.
During the investigation, CBI found that the Field Officer, along with the Branch Manager, was involved in the bribe demand.
CBI officials laid a trap and caught both accused red-handed while taking the bribe. Further investigation into the case is underway.
More details will be released soon.
The Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank is an Indian Regional Rural Bank (RRB) in Uttar Pradesh established on 1 May 2025. The bank was formed by the amalgamation of Aryavart Bank, Baroda UP Bank and Prathama UP Gramin Bank under The “One State, One RRB” policy of government.
