CBI Launches Investigation into ₹16 Crore SBI Fraud by Pune-Based Real Estate Firm
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a probe against a Pune-based real estate firm for allegedly defrauding the State Bank of India (SBI) of over ₹16 crore through fraudulent means.
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According to the CBI, a complaint was filed by Kumar Parimal Prem, Deputy General Manager of SBI, Administrative Office, Pune. The complaint alleges that the borrower company, a registered partnership firm engaged in real estate and construction activities, along with its partners, conspired with unknown bank officials and private individuals to defraud the bank.
The modus operandi of the accused persons involved a well-coordinated plan to misrepresent data and fraudulently divert funds. The complaint discloses that the accused entered into a criminal conspiracy between 2017 and 2023, with the intent to cheat SBI, Small Industries Branch, Pune. They availed loans by misrepresenting the company's financial data, including their net worth and the source of funds required for the margin money of the project. The firm and its partners submitted false financial statements, CA certificates, and engineer's certificates to secure credit facilities from the bank for the construction of residential apartments in Pune.
The accused persons then fraudulently diverted the disbursed funds for purposes other than those for which the credit facilities were sanctioned. This led to the misappropriation of bank funds and caused a wrongful loss of ₹16.35 crores to the SBI. The partners failed to service the installments and interest on the loans, resulting in the company's account being classified as a Non-Performing Asset (NPA) on 31st March 2023. The account was further classified as a fraud on 28th February 2024.
Based on the complaint from the bank, the CBI has registered an FIR against the accused under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Prevention of Corruption Act. The investigation is currently underway to identify and apprehend all the individuals involved in the fraud.
This case highlights the importance of stringent oversight and due diligence in the financial sector to prevent such fraudulent activities. It also underscores the role of regulatory bodies like the CBI in ensuring the integrity of the banking system and protecting public funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the amount of the fraud alleged against the Pune-based firm?
The alleged fraud involves a loss of over ₹16 crore to the State Bank of India (SBI).
Who filed the complaint with the CBI?
The complaint was filed by Kumar Parimal Prem, Deputy General Manager of SBI, Administrative Office, Pune.
What was the modus operandi of the accused persons?
The accused persons allegedly conspired to misrepresent the company's financial data, submit false certificates, and fraudulently divert funds for purposes other than those sanctioned by the bank.
When was the company's account classified as a Non-Performing Asset (NPA)?
The company's account was classified as an NPA on 31st March 2023.
What legal actions have been taken by the CBI?
The CBI has registered an FIR against the accused under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Prevention of Corruption Act.
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