CBI Arrests Branch Manager and Field Officer of UP Gramin Bank in Bribery Case

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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