In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended a Field Officer from the State Bank of India (SBI) in Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly accepting a bribe. According to official sources, the officer was caught red-handed on October 11, 2025, while receiving a sum of Rs. 10,000, part of a larger demanded bribe amounting to Rs. 20,000.
The arrest followed a complaint lodged by an aggrieved party, whose wife had secured a Mudra loan of Rs. 5,00,000 from SBI. The officer reportedly demanded a 10% cut, amounting to Rs. 50,000, as a bribe to facilitate the processing of the loan. Following negotiations, the bribe amount was reduced to Rs. 20,000, of which the first installment of Rs. 10,000 was being exchanged when the CBI intervened.
The operation was meticulously planned and executed by the CBI, which laid a trap to catch the accused in the act. The swift action underscores the agency’s commitment to eradicating corruption within public sector financial institutions.
Following his arrest, the accused was taken into custody and is scheduled to be presented before the Court of the Learned Special Judge for CBI Cases in Jabalpur on October 12, 2025. The legal proceedings are expected to shed further light on the practices surrounding the approval and disbursement of Mudra loans at the bank.
In addition to the arrest, a search was conducted at the residence of the accused, leading to the seizure of various incriminating documents and articles that could potentially strengthen the case against him. These documents are currently being scrutinized for further evidence that could assist in the ongoing investigation.
The CBI’s proactive stance in this case sends a strong message to other potential offenders within the banking sector and is a part of a larger effort to instill a sense of integrity and accountability in handling official duties. The incident also raises important questions about the measures in place to prevent such corrupt practices and the steps being taken by financial institutions to safeguard the interests of their clients.
