Major CBI Action in Government Fund Scam

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a major operation in a case of alleged misappropriation of government funds worth around Rs 4 crore in Uttar Pradesh. The agency conducted raids at 14 locations across Lucknow, Ayodhya, Kushinagar, Pratapgarh, and Amethi.

This case came to light after the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court ordered an FIR. The CBI registered the case on June 8, 2026, and carried out searches on June 17.

According to the CBI, Manoj Kumar Malviya, a former Junior Accounts Clerk in the Basic Education Department in Gauriganj, Amethi, along with other accused and unknown persons, allegedly hatched a criminal conspiracy. They are accused of illegally transferring government money to different bank accounts and misappropriating it.

Five people have been named as accused in the FIR, including Manoj Kumar Malviya, Abhishek Singh (Block Quality Coordinator), Shivam Kumar Pandey (Block MIS Coordinator), Shravan Kumar Dwivedi (Headmaster), and Shailesh Chandra Shukla (Assistant Teacher).

During the raids, the CBI seized several important documents, evidence related to the investment and use of the misappropriated funds, and digital devices. The investigation is ongoing to identify if more people are involved in the scam.

The case was initially registered at Gauriganj police station in Amethi on March 21, 2025, based on a complaint by the Finance and Accounts Officer of the Basic Education Department.