LUCKNOW – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Lucknow, has registered a regular case against a Branch Manager of the Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank and a private individual for allegedly demanding a bribe to disburse loan funds under a state welfare scheme.
The case, registered on January 5, 2026, names the Branch Manager of the Berta, Makhauda Dham branch in Basti district, along with Shri Anil Kumar, a private person working at the same bank.
Details of the Complaint
The action follows a written complaint submitted on January 2, 2026, by Shri Sachin Maurya, a resident of Village-Pawad in Basti. According to the FIR, Maurya had applied for a loan of ₹5 lakh under the CM Yuva Udhyami Yojana to support his business at Berta Chauraha.
While an initial amount of ₹2,72,000 was successfully disbursed to the complainant, the remaining portion of the sanctioned loan was allegedly withheld. Maurya alleged that when he requested the release of the remaining funds, the Branch Manager demanded a bribe of ₹15,000 through Anil Kumar.
CBI Verification and Charges
Upon receiving the complaint, the CBI conducted a discreet verification of the allegations. The agency’s internal probe substantiated a demand for an “undue advantage” of ₹10,000 by the accused individuals to facilitate the loan disbursement.
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The FIR has been filed under the following legal sections:
- Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023: Relating to criminal conspiracy.
- Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018): Relating to offences involving public servants being bribed.
Current Status
The investigation has been officially entrusted to Shri Vipin Kumar Singh, Deputy Superintendent of Police, CBI, ACB, Lucknow. The FIR was authorized by Ranu Choudhary, Additional Superintendent of Police, CBI.
The complainant expressed in his initial letter that he did not wish to pay the bribe and sought legal action to ensure the remaining loan amount is released without illegal gratifications.
