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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted searches at several locations in Chandigarh and Panchkula in connection with the Haryana Bank fraud case and seized financial records and digital evidence linked to the alleged fraud, officials said on Friday (May 15, 2026).
Some officials of IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank in connivance with civil servants of various departments of the Haryana government have allegedly misappropriated government funds through fraudulent means, an official statement said.
The agency said the case has been handed over by the Haryana government to the CBI for investigation.
On May 14, searches were conducted at seven locations, including residential premises, business facilities and showrooms of jewellers, premises of suspected recipients of embezzlement of government funds and other private entities linked to the investigation, the agency said.
“Various incriminating documents and items were obtained and seized during the searches. These include financial records and digital evidence relating to fraud and suspected embezzlement,” the statement said.
According to the agency, 16 accused persons have been arrested in the case, the agency said. The CBI has expedited the investigation and several leads are being followed, he added.
Published – 15 May 2026 12:10 PM IST
