CBI Registers Case Against Bank of India Zonal Manager and Chief Manager in Corruption Case

In a recent development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a corruption case against three former senior officials of the Bank of India (BOI). This action follows the directives of Lokpal, India’s anti-corruption watchdog responsible for investigating allegations of corruption against central government employees.

The case was initiated after Lokpal’s order on August 29, based on a complaint that had been filed last year. Lokpal directed the CBI to investigate the involvement of three former BOI officials and other unknown individuals in connection with a corruption offence. The three officials include the former zonal manager of the Kolhapur zone, the deputy zonal manager of the Kolhapur zone, and the chief manager of the Satara branch. The investigation also extends to unknown public servants and private individuals who might have been involved. The CBI registered the case under specific sections of Indian law, including:

• Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC): This covers cheating and criminal conspiracy.
• Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act: This focuses on the abuse of official position by public servants.

These charges indicate serious allegations of misconduct, with the officials accused of abusing their positions for personal gain.

As part of the Lokpal’s directive, the identity of both the complainant and the accused public servants must be kept confidential. This is in line with the Lokpal (Complaint) Rules, 2020, which aim to protect the identities of those involved, as long as it is required by law.

This case underscores the ongoing efforts by anti-corruption bodies in India to hold public officials accountable for misuse of power. The investigation is expected to bring more details to light in the coming days.