
A shocking case of a loan scam has come to light at the State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Dildarnagar. Following a complaint, the local police have registered a case against the branch manager and a loan officer for their alleged involvement in the fraudulent approval and withdrawal of a loan.
According to the police, the victim, Basudev Ram, a resident of Usiyan in the Dildarnagar police station area, claims that a loan of ₹8 lakh was issued in his name without his knowledge or consent. The victim alleges he never applied for the loan, yet an installment of ₹24,000 was deducted from his account.
Allegations of Fraudulent Practices
Basudev Ram has accused the bank manager and the loan officer of using fake and forged documents to approve the loan. He further alleges that the accused withdrew the entire loan amount after depositing only one installment of ₹24,000. No further installments were paid, leaving the victim unaware of the fraudulent activity until recently.
Timeline of the Incident
The alleged scam reportedly took place between December 5, 2024, and January 1, 2025. Upon discovering the unauthorized loan, Basudev filed a formal complaint with the police on January 13, 2025.
Police Investigation Underway
Inspector Ashok Kumar Mishra, the officer in charge of the Dildarnagar police station, confirmed that a case has been registered against the bank manager and the loan officer. “We are investigating the matter thoroughly and will ensure strict action is taken against those found guilty,” he stated.
The incident has raised serious concerns about the security of banking processes and the potential misuse of customer information. Authorities have assured that the investigation will be expedited to bring the culprits to justice.