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Central Bureau of Investigation Registers Case Against Private Company Over Alleged Bank Fraud

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against a private company and several of its officials for allegedly defrauding a consortium of 16 banks led by Bank of India. The company, located in Delhi with an industrial unit in Himachal Pradesh, is accused of conspiring to divert funds from loan accounts, resulting in a loss of Rs 1528.05 crore. The allegations span a period from 2008 to 2013, with the account being classified as non-performing in 2014 and declared fraudulent in 2016.

Key Takeaways:

  • The CBI has registered a case against a private company and its officials over allegations of bank fraud involving a loss of Rs 1528.05 crore.
  • The company obtained credit facilities and loans from a consortium of 16 banks, led by Bank of India, between 2008 and 2013.
  • The accused allegedly conspired to defraud the banks through the diversion of funds from loan accounts, resulting in significant financial loss.
  • The account was classified as non-performing in 2014 and declared fraudulent in 2016 after being red-flagged by Bank of India in 2015, in line with RBI guidelines.
  • Searches are being conducted at various premises of the accused, including in Himachal Pradesh and Sirmaur.
  • The case involves 16 banks, including Bank of India, Union Bank of India, Andhra Bank, and HDFC Bank Limited, among others.
  • The private company is accused of manufacturing ferrous and non-ferrous metal, with operations in Delhi and Himachal Pradesh.

Statistics:

  • Loss incurred by the consortium of 16 banks: Rs 1528.05 crore
  • Number of banks involved: 16
  • Time period of alleged fraudulent activities: 2008 - 2013
  • Date of account classification as non-performing: March 31, 2014
  • Date of account declaration as fraudulent: February 2016
  • Number of premises being searched by the CBI: Multiple

Sources:

  • "Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday registered a case against a private company based at Delhi and having its industrial unit in Himachal Pradesh and others including its Promoter, CMD, Director and others..." (United News of India)
  • "The consortium banks were - Bank of India, Union Bank of India, Andhra Bank, Punjab and Sind Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, State Bank of Hyderabad, Central Bank of India, Corporation Bank, HDFC Bank Limited, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Saraswat Co-operative Bank, State Bank of Patiala, UCO Bank, Allahabad Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and DBS." (United News of India)
  • "The account was classified as NPA in the books of accounts of Bank of India March 31, 2014, due to overdue status of the account in line with IRAC guidelines." (United News of India)
  • "The account was red flagged by the Bank of India, as advised by RBI in May, 2015 and was declared fraud in February, 2016..." (United News of India)

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