Jaipur, September 22 (Daily Kiran) : A significant ruling was made by a CBI court in Jaipur regarding a bank fraud case. On September 18, the court sentenced three officials from the Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) to seven years of rigorous imprisonment.
The convicted individuals include Ramji Lal Meena, the former branch manager; Murari Lal Meena, the former special assistant; and Than Singh Lashkar, a peon and housekeeper. All three were stationed at the OBC branch in Shyosinapura, Lalsot, Dausa. Additionally, the court imposed a fine of ₹85,000 on each of the officials.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered the case on February 1, 2019, following a complaint from the bank’s then-deputy general manager. The complaint alleged that Murari Lal Meena had misused his position by fraudulently issuing “No Dues Certificates” without authorization. This led to the release of mortgaged assets despite outstanding loans, resulting in a total loss of ₹12,14,660.71 across three loan accounts.
After a thorough investigation, the CBI filed a charge sheet against the three accused officials on May 5, 2022. Following a lengthy trial, the court found them guilty, stating that they collectively caused damage to the bank and abused their positions.
In a related development, on September 21, the CBI arrested a CGST officer from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹40 lakh. This case is linked to ongoing actions against a company in Raigad, Maharashtra. The officer had been on the run since September 16.
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