CBI Probes Rs 25 Crore Fraud Linked to Missing Cheque in IDFC-AU Bank Scam
The CBI investigation into a Rs 645-crore scam involving IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank uncovered an unauthorized Rs 25 crore transfer from the Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited Pension Fund Trust to a shell company via missing cheque No. 21. The account, linked to accounts officer Balwant Singh, was opened in 2025 and shifted between branches. A suicide note by Singh revealed details about the missing cheque, which was kept under the custody of Divisional Accountant Jaibir Singh. The CBI identified Ribhav Rishi as the alleged mastermind.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans left-leaning overall (Left 66%, Centre 32%, Right 2%). Overall sentiment is negative (25/100). Lens Score 79/100 — high public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- thetribune— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
- thetribune— left-leaning framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles primarily present the investigation details from the Central Bureau of Investigation without evident political framing. They focus on procedural facts, key individuals involved, and the scam's mechanics. There is no explicit political commentary or partisan perspective, reflecting a neutral law enforcement viewpoint.
The tone across the articles is factual and investigative, emphasizing the uncovering of fraudulent activities and the role of evidence like the suicide note. While the subject matter is negative due to the scam, the coverage remains objective without sensational language, maintaining a serious and informative sentiment.
How 2 sources covered this story
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