BIJNOR / GHAZIABAD – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a criminal case against a Field Officer of the U.P. Gramin Bank in Bijnor for allegedly demanding a bribe to process a government-sponsored loan.
The action follows a formal complaint lodged by a resident of Jairampur, Bijnor, leading to the registration of an FIR at the CBI’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Ghaziabad on January 31, 2026.
The Bribery Allegation
The accused, identified as Shri Vikas Kumar, is a Field Officer at the Sahaspur branch of the U.P. Gramin Bank. According to the complaint filed by Sh. Chanchal Kumar, the bribe was demanded in connection with a loan application submitted by his wife, Kumari Vimlesh.
Key details of the case include:
- Loan Scheme: The application was submitted under the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan, a state initiative to support young entrepreneurs.
- Loan Amount: The applicant sought ₹5,00,000 to establish an RO Water Supply business.
- The Demand: When the complainant visited the bank to finalize the loan, Vikas Kumar allegedly demanded ₹40,000 as an “undue advantage” to sanction the request.
- Refusal to Pay: Stating that he did not want to pay a bribe, Chanchal Kumar instead approached the CBI to initiate legal proceedings against the official.
CBI Action and Legal Framework
Upon receiving the written complaint, the CBI conducted a discreet verification of the allegations. The agency determined that the facts prima facie disclosed the commission of a cognizable offence.
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Consequently, a Regular Case (RC1202026A0001) was registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018). This section targets public servants who attempt to obtain an undue advantage with the intent to perform their public duty dishonestly or improperly.
Ongoing Investigation
The investigation has been officially entrusted to Inspector Santosh Kumar of the CBI, ACB, Ghaziabad. The FIR was authorized by Vijyendra Kumar, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and Head of Branch at CBI Ghaziabad.
The agency is now conducting a thorough probe into the matter to gather further evidence related to the loan processing and the alleged bribe demand.
