Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on March 25, 2025, registered two cases against three accused, including then Branch Manager, State Bank of India, Ramakrishna Nagar Branch, Karimganj, Assam (accused in both cases) and two private persons (one accused each in two cases) on allegations of bank fraud and corruption/bribery.
Two FIRs (RC NO 0202025A0001 and RC NO 0202025A0002) dated March 25, 2025, were filed by CBI, ACB, Shillong. The two FIRs include the name of the then Branch Manager, State Bank of India, Ramakrishna Nagar Branch in Karimganj, Pinku Kumar. The FIRs also identify two accused middlemen, Sumen Paul and Jadab Paul, separately, with one accused each named in the two cases.
It has been alleged that the accused branch manager, Pinku Kumar, in conspiracy with some middlemen, identified as Sumen Paul and Jadab Paul, disbursed Xpress Credit Loans to various ineligible borrowers during the period 2023 to 2024, in lieu of undue advantage or bribes, which were allegedly collected by the two accused middlemen and unknown others from the borrowers.
Following the registration of the cases, searches were conducted by CBI at the premises of the aforesaid accused at 4 locations, including Gaya (Bihar) and Hailakandi (Assam), and 2 places at Silchar in Assam, which led to the recovery of substantial quantities of ornaments or jewellery (Gold – 481 grams, Diamond – 11.11 grams and Silver – 1092.80 grams approx.) from the residential premises of accused Branch Manager Pinku Kumar at Silchar, Assam.
Various incriminating documents, such as transaction details with middlemen, bills or invoices for the purchasing of ornaments, documents related to the Xpress Credit, and some electronic devices, i.e., an SSD for a computer, mobile phone and tablet etc., were also recovered during the searches.
The CBI stated that investigation is continuing in the two cases.
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