Dehradun, September 29, 2025: The CBI Court, Dehradun, has convicted and sentenced Laxman Singh Rawat, former Manager of Uttarakhand Gramin Bank, Dehradun, and five others in connection with a bank fraud case.
* Laxman Singh Rawat was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment along with a fine of ₹15,000.
* Five private individuals namely Makan Singh Negi, Kalam Singh Negi, Sanjay Kumar, R.C. Arya, and Meena Arya were each sentenced to one year’s imprisonment with a fine of ₹10,000.
Background of the Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered the case on February 24, 2010, based on a complaint filed by the Chief Manager (Vigilance), Uttarakhand Gramin Bank. The complaint alleged that Rawat misused his position by generating a fraudulent debit entry of ₹1.23 crore, debiting the head office account for Prem Nagar branch, and crediting the amount into six loan accounts belonging to private parties.
After a detailed investigation, the CBI filed a charge sheet on April 1, 2011 against Rawat and the five private persons. The Special Judge, CBI, Dehradun, framed charges against all six accused. Following trial, the court found them guilty and pronounced sentences accordingly.
This conviction underscores the CBI’s commitment to combating financial fraud and ensuring accountability in the banking sector.
