Kanpur Dehat: Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur Dehat district have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against two former office-bearers in connection with the alleged embezzlement of ₹6.32 crore from the Legislator Local Area Development Fund (MLA Area Development Fund). The accused are alleged to have diverted government funds sanctioned for public development projects to various accounts for personal gain instead of utilizing them for the approved works. Following a preliminary inquiry that indicated financial irregularities, police have initiated a criminal investigation on charges of criminal breach of trust.
According to investigators, the case is linked to Bhartiya Cooperative Rural Development and Construction Limited, which received government funds between 2015 and 2018 for executing development projects under the Legislator Local Area Development Fund in Kanpur Dehat. An authorized account for the project had been opened at the Mati branch of Bank of Baroda, through which the sanctioned funds were to be utilized for construction-related activities.
The inquiry alleges that the organization’s then General Manager (Administration), Sunil Kumar Goyal, and then Chairman, Jitendra Kumar Agrawal, were entrusted with overseeing the execution of the projects and managing the allocated funds. Investigators allege that between 2015 and 2018, the two conspired to illegally withdraw ₹6,32,25,000 from the account. According to the complaint, instead of being spent on the sanctioned development works, the funds were allegedly diverted to private interests and transferred to the accounts of various entities.
The preliminary investigation has also identified transactions involving approximately ₹94 lakh that are considered particularly suspicious. Officials said the nature of these transactions and the ultimate destination of the funds are being examined in detail. Investigators are scrutinizing bank records, payment documents and financial statements to trace the movement of the money and determine how it was ultimately used.
The complaint further alleges that the withdrawals were made without obtaining the required administrative approvals and without following the prescribed government procedures. It is also alleged that, in several instances, no formal tender process was conducted before the funds were disbursed. Investigators believe that, if substantiated, these allegations could amount to serious violations of financial regulations governing the use of public funds.
The case originated from a complaint submitted by the organization’s Managing Director, V. Kumar alias Vijay Kumar, to the Superintendent of Police. Following the complaint, the matter was referred for a detailed inquiry. During the investigation, officials examined financial records, bank documents and other supporting material, which reportedly revealed indications of irregularities. Based on the findings and after obtaining legal opinion, police proceeded with criminal action.
Following the completion of the preliminary inquiry, an FIR was registered at Akbarpur Police Station against Sunil Kumar Goyal and Jitendra Kumar Agrawal under provisions relating to criminal breach of trust under the applicable legal framework. Police said that if the investigation reveals the involvement of any other individuals, officials or organizations, appropriate legal action will also be taken against them.
Investigating agencies are now conducting a detailed examination of banking transactions, financial records, construction-related documents and electronic evidence. Officials said the inquiry will also verify the extent of work actually executed under the sanctioned projects, the payments made, and whether the allocated government funds were utilized for their intended purpose. Police maintained that the investigation is being carried out impartially and that further legal action will be based on the evidence collected during the course of the probe.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
