CBI Arrests UP Gramin Bank Officials in Bribery Case at Azamgarh
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the Branch Manager and Contractual Employee of UP Gramin Bank in a bribery case. The incident took place at the Durvasha Branch in Azamgarh.
Author: V.Gayathri
Published: December 8, 2025
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken action against two officials of UP Gramin Bank, Durvasha Branch, District Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, after they were allegedly caught accepting a bribe. The arrests were made as part of a trap operation conducted on December 6, 2025.
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CBI Registers Case and Starts Investigation
CBI registered the case on December 5, 2025, following a complaint that the Branch Manager and a Contractual Employee had demanded an undue advantage. According to the complaint, the officials allegedly sought ₹25,000, which was 10% of the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loan amount of ₹2,52,000 applied by the complainant.
Image: CBI press release on the arrest of UP Gramin Bank officials in a bribery case
Source: Nitin Tyagi
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Negotiation and Agreement to Accept Bribe
After initial demands, the accused officials reportedly negotiated with the complainant and agreed to accept a reduced bribe of ₹20,000. This negotiation formed the basis for CBI's trap operation.
CBI Conducts Trap and Makes Arrests
On December 6, 2025, the CBI laid a trap and apprehended the Branch Manager and the Contractual Employee. Both were caught red-handed while demanding and accepting ₹20,000 from the complainant. They were arrested the same day, and further trap proceedings are currently underway.
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