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Haryana anti-corruption bureau arrests in IDFC First Bank ₹590-crore fraud tied to Haryana govt accounts
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Haryana’s State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested four people on Feb 24, 2026—two ex-IDFC First Bank employees and two private partners—in the ₹590-crore IDFC First Bank fraud case involving Haryana government accounts.
Why it matters
The Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has made four arrests in the ₹590-crore IDFC First Bank fraud case, including two former bank employees and two private individuals linked to a partnership firm. This is a material escalation from the bank’s Feb 23 disclosure of the fraud in accounts held by the Haryana government, shifting the situation into an active criminal investigation phase with named suspects in custody. The bank’s management has stated staff colluded with outsiders, which can broaden investigative scope to internal controls, account operations, and third-party relationships. Political demands for a CBI probe introduce the possibility of jurisdictional escalation and expanded investigative reach, which can affect timelines and disclosure obligations for involved entities.
Implications
- • Criminal investigation escalates with arrests, increasing legal exposure for suspects
- • Heightened scrutiny of controls over government-account operations at the bank
- • Potential widening of probe to additional staff/third parties due to collusion claims
- • Political pressure for CBI involvement may expand scope and extend timelines
Who is affected
- • IDFC First Bank (management, compliance, and affected business units)
- • Former IDFC First Bank employees implicated in the case
- • Haryana government departments/entities holding accounts involved in the fraud
- • Private partnership firm and associated counterparties linked to the accused
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