Srijan scam: 2 former bureaucrats under lens

The CBI, probing the multi-crore Srijan scam in Bihar, is set to register two fresh cases to probe the alleged role of two former senior bureaucrats, who were posted in Bhagalpur district in the state, and certain private persons in the scam.

Sources in the agency said, “The agency will soon examine two former senior officials of the revenue department of the state govt as part of its investigation into the scam. Earlier, these officials were also posted in Bhagalpur when the scam took place. The agency may also register two fresh cases against these former public servants and certain private persons”.

The Central probe agency has so far registered around 25 cases in connection with Srijan scam in which government funds worth several crores were allegedly embezzled by a non-governmental organisation (NGO).

Sources said investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation 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 by these former officials without verifying account details.

These officials allegedly played crucial role in diverting government funds to the accounts of Srijan, sources said.

The agency is also probing the role of officials of certain nationalised banks as part of investigation into the recently registered FIRs, sources said.

The CBI, sources said, is also planning to seek fresh clarification from the family members of the president and secretary of the accused NGO.