UP Gramin Bank Officials Arrested by CBI in Bribery Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Field Officer and Branch Manager of UP Gramin Bank. The case involves an alleged bribe of ₹7,000 linked to a Kisan Credit Card loan approval.
Author: V.Gayathri
Published: 11 hours ago
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Field Officer and a Branch Manager of UP Gramin Bank’s (UPGB) Baraur Branch in Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh. The arrests were made after the officials were allegedly caught accepting a bribe of ₹7,000 from a complainant. The investigation is ongoing, and the case has been formally registered based on the complaint received by the agency.
CBI Registers Bribery Case Following Complaint
According to the CBI, the case was registered on 13 November 2025 after a complaint claimed that the accused officials had demanded an undue advantage of ₹7,000. The amount was allegedly sought as a reward for sanctioning a Kisan Credit Card Tatkal Loan worth ₹1,20,000, which was applied for by the complainant’s brother-in-law.
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Image: CBI press release detailing arrests of two UP Gramin Bank officials in bribery case
Source: CBIHeadquarters
Trap Laid by CBI Leads to Arrests
On 14 November 2025, the CBI laid a trap and apprehended both accused officials while they were allegedly accepting the bribe. The Field Officer and Branch Manager of the Baraur Branch were taken into custody after being caught red-handed during the operation. The agency stated that both individuals acted in criminal conspiracy with each other.
Investigation Continues
Both accused were placed under arrest on the same day. The CBI has confirmed that further investigation into the bribery allegations is underway, with additional details expected as the inquiry progresses.
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