Friday, December 1, 2017

Srijan scam: CBI files FIR against Bihar NGO

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR against Bihar-based NGO Srijan Mahila Vikas Samiti, which is at the centre of the eponymous multi-crore Srijan scam, news agency ANI reported on Saturday.
The investigation agency also filed FIRs against the Director and ex-Director of the Bank of Baroda's Saharsa and Bhagalpur branches respectively, along with the ex-cashier and head assistant of the Land Acquisition Office in Saharsa.
The Bihar government had on August 18 recommended a CBI probe into the scam. Government funds to the tune of Rs 950 crore were allegedly diverted illegally to the account of Srijan NGO in Bhagalpur.

The NGO allegedly siphoned off hundreds of crores of rupees in connivance with bank officials and government officials and employees. So far, 15 persons have been arrested in connection to the case, though one key arrested accused, Mahesh Mandal, died earlier this month of illness, the Bihar police had said on August 21.
The state assembly was adjourned sine die on Friday after furor over the scam, which was marked by sustained protests, walkouts and eviction of Opposition members.

Chief minister Nitish Kumar, who brought the scam in public domain for the first time on August 8 while speaking at an event on World Earth day, said "culprits would be traced even from 'patal' (beneath the earth) and government money swindled would be reclaimed at any cost."

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