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Crime
Karnataka orders 30‑day probe into illegal transactions at merged Panchayat Bank
✍️ India Today
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 06:33 AM
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The Karnataka government has launched a 30‑day investigation into alleged illegal transactions at a Panchayat bank that recently merged with another institution.
The state government of Karnataka has directed a 30‑day inquiry into suspected illegal transactions at a Panchayat bank that was recently merged with another cooperative bank. The order, issued by the finance department, aims to scrutinise the bank's accounts for any irregularities that may have occurred before or after the merger.
The investigation will be carried out by a team of officials from the state finance department and the anti‑corruption bureau. Their mandate includes verifying compliance with banking regulations, tracing the flow of funds, and identifying any individuals or entities that may have benefited from the alleged misconduct.
State officials emphasized that the probe is intended to protect depositors and maintain confidence in the rural banking system. A detailed report is expected to be submitted to the state cabinet at the end of the 30‑day period. No arrests or formal charges have been announced so far.
The move comes amid growing scrutiny of cooperative and Panchayat banks across India, where concerns about governance and financial transparency have prompted several state governments to tighten oversight.
The investigation will be carried out by a team of officials from the state finance department and the anti‑corruption bureau. Their mandate includes verifying compliance with banking regulations, tracing the flow of funds, and identifying any individuals or entities that may have benefited from the alleged misconduct.
State officials emphasized that the probe is intended to protect depositors and maintain confidence in the rural banking system. A detailed report is expected to be submitted to the state cabinet at the end of the 30‑day period. No arrests or formal charges have been announced so far.
The move comes amid growing scrutiny of cooperative and Panchayat banks across India, where concerns about governance and financial transparency have prompted several state governments to tighten oversight.