Srijan scam: CBI set to register five fresh cases

The CBI is all set to register at least five fresh cases in connection with the multi- crore Srijan scam in Bihar. The agency, which has already registered around 25 FIRs in the Srijan scam, has reportedly collected certain fresh evidence against four senior officials of the revenue department of Bihar government.

“The agency is considering to register at least five more cases on the basis of fresh evidence collected against public servants of the state government,” sources said.

Sources further said investigation by the CBI has revealed that several cheques issued by the nationalised banks were allegedly transferred to different accounts of the accused NGO — Srijan Mahila Vikas Sahyog Samiti Limited of Bhagalpur district without verifying the account details by four officials of the revenue department. At least four officials of

the revenue department allegedly played crucial role in diverting government funds to the accounts of Srijan, sources said adding that the public servants will soon be called for examination.

The agency is also probing the role of some more officials of certain nationalised banks as part of investigation into the recently registered FIRs, sources said. The CBI has so far registered around 25 FIRs in the Srijan scam. The CBI, sources said, is also planning to seek clarification from the family members of the president and secretary of the accused NGO.