The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is looking into a major fraud case at a State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Lilapur, Uttar Pradesh. The fraud involves 4.85 crore rupees (about $580,000) being stolen from customer accounts.

What Happened?

• Money was taken from customers’ accounts without their knowledge
• The stolen money was sent to a contractor in another city
• So far, 35 people have complained about losing money
• One person lost 45.21 lakh rupees from his petrol pump account
• Another family lost 1.30 crore rupees

Bank’s Response

• The branch manager, Jaynath Saroj, has been suspended
• A new manager has been appointed
• The bank stayed open on a holiday, which made people suspicious
• Some think bank workers might be trying to fix records before CBI arrives

Customer Protests

• Many angry customers gathered outside the bank
• 16 customers started a hunger strike
• They want their money back quickly
• The new manager tried to explain, but customers are still upset

What’s Next?

• CBI is expected to visit the bank soon for investigation
• Police are also looking into the case
• Customers continue to protest for faster action

The situation at the Lilapur SBI branch remains tense as customers wait for their money and answers about how this fraud happened.