The Bihar Srijan scam sentencing has brought a major shift in the long-running fraud case. A special CBI court in Patna announced strict punishment for three people involved in the scam. This verdict shows how government funds moved into private accounts for many years. The Bihar Srijan scam sentencing highlights the scale of corruption and the need for strong action.
Amrendra Kumar Yadav, the former Nazir of the Bhagalpur DM office, received four years in jail and a fine of ₹14 lakh. Ajay Kumar Pandey, the former Assistant Manager of Indian Bank in Bhagalpur, also received four years in jail and a fine of ₹6.25 lakh. Rakesh Kumar, another bank officer, got three years in jail and a fine of ₹2.5 lakh.
The CBI produced 38 witnesses in court. Their statements helped the court confirm the fraud. The scam involved the illegal transfer of more than ₹12 crore to Srijan Mahila Vikas Samiti between 2003 and 2017. Local police first looked into the case, but the Centre later gave it to the CBI because of its seriousness.
This judgment is seen as an important step toward accountability in Bihar.
