The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a branch manager of Bank of Baroda along with a bank agent (Bank Mitra) in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur Dehat district for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe in connection with the processing of subsidy-related documents.
Loan under government employment scheme and subsidy claim process
According to details in the complaint, the borrower had availed a loan of ₹10 lakh under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) in December 2023. The loan was sanctioned for setting up a solar-powered flour mill. After completing the mandatory period, the complainant approached the bank to obtain documents required for claiming interest subsidy benefits under the Pt. Deendayal Gramodyog Rojgar Yojana. The report states that while the first instalment of the subsidy had already been received, further documentation was needed to process subsequent claims.
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Allegation of bribe demand and alleged threats
The complaint further alleged that when the borrower contacted the branch manager for the required documents, a demand of ₹25,000 was made through a Bank Mitra working at the same branch. It was also alleged that the complainant was threatened that the necessary documents would be withheld if the payment was not made.
CBI trap operation and arrests
Acting on the complaint, the CBI laid a trap on June 4, 2026. During the operation, the Bank Mitra was caught red-handed while allegedly accepting ₹15,000 from the complainant on behalf of the branch manager. Following the operation, both the branch manager and the intermediary were taken into custody and are expected to be produced before the competent court in Lucknow. The investigation is currently underway, with officials examining whether similar demands were made from other beneficiaries at the branch.
