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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested proclaimed offender Raja Bihari from Punpun in Bihar on November 5, 2026, after he allegedly evaded investigation and trial in a bank fraud case for nearly 18 years. The case involves allegations of obtaining a cash credit loan from Allahabad Bank using forged property documents and fake guarantor credentials.
According to the CBI, Raja Bihari was among 21 accused named in the case, which was registered under provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. He had remained absconding since the beginning of the investigation and was subsequently declared a proclaimed offender by a competent court.
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Bank Loan Allegedly Obtained Through Forged Documents
The CBI investigation found that Raja Bihari allegedly obtained a cash credit loan from Allahabad Bank’s Patliputra Colony branch in Patna in conspiracy with bank officials and middlemen.
The loan was reportedly secured using forged title deeds, fabricated property documents and false guarantor credentials.
The agency alleged that the accused acted in collusion to obtain the loan through fraudulent documentation. The CBI release did not disclose the amount involved in the alleged bank fraud.
Chargesheet Filed Against 21 Accused in 2009
Following its investigation, the CBI filed a chargesheet against 21 accused persons, including Raja Bihari, on October 30, 2009.
The court took cognisance of the chargesheet on November 12, 2009. However, Raja Bihari did not join the investigation and remained absent from the trial proceedings.
According to the agency, he had been evading the legal process since the initial stages of the case. He was subsequently declared a proclaimed offender by the competent court.
CBI Traces Absconding Accused to Punpun After 18 Years
Acting on intelligence inputs, a dedicated CBI team traced Raja Bihari to Punpun in Bihar following sustained efforts to locate him.
The agency apprehended him on November 5, 2026, bringing an end to his prolonged period of absconding in the bank fraud case.
The arrest comes nearly 17 years after the chargesheet was filed in October 2009. The CBI has not disclosed further details about the accused’s whereabouts during the intervening years or any subsequent court proceedings following his arrest.
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.
