In connection with the ₹21.47 crore scam at the Gonda branch of Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Bank Limited in 2021, the branch manager arrived at Nagar Kotwali police station on Friday. On Wednesday, Nagar Kotwali Crime Inspector and Investigating Officer, Sabhajeet Singh, had asked the bank manager Bhuvanchand Sati to bring specific loan-related documents to help the investigation. But instead of bringing the required papers, the manager brought a large bundle of useless documents—about 1,000 pages—that had nothing to do with the case. After examining them, the investigating officer returned the documents.
The investigating officer has now demanded fresh documents on six specific points.These include:
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A certified copy of the audit report
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A certified copy of the appraisal report
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Certified copies of property registry documents submitted for loans
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Account statements of the borrowers
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Statements showing money withdrawn from the bank’s internal accounts
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Statements showing where that money was transferred
Once these correct documents are submitted, the police will be able to decide how to move the investigation forward. Even though a police case (FIR) has been registered, the investigation is moving very slowly.
