CBI Court Denies Bail to Accused in Rs 657 Crore Haryana Bank Scam
The CBI Special Court in Haryana rejected the bail plea of Ribhav Rishi, accused mastermind of a Rs 657-crore scam involving IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank. The CBI alleges Rishi misappropriated Haryana government funds by initiating fraudulent transactions, bypassing banking protocols, and funneling money through shell companies. The funds were reportedly used for personal gains, including property purchases, luxury stays, parties, and foreign trips. Rishi resigned from IDFC First Bank in August 2025 and continued similar activities at AU Small Finance Bank.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (20/100). Lens Score 69/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (12–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 21 Aug, 12:28 pm. Other outlets followed.