CBI arrests proclaimed offender in fodder scam case
The accused is being brought to Ranchi on transit remand for production before the competent court for trial
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced the arrest of Satyendra Kumar, a proclaimed offender, on October 23, 2026, in connection with a fodder scam case. According to the CBI, the accused had been on the run since 2001 after the filing of the charge sheet in the case. Despite the issuance of a permanent warrant of arrest, Kumar had failed to appear before the court, leading to the issuance of a warrant for his apprehension.
The CBI's investigation reportedly involved sustained physical and technical surveillance, as well as human intelligence, which ultimately led to the tracing of the accused to Nepal. Kumar was apprehended while traveling from Guna in Madhya Pradesh to Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh on October 22, 2026. The CBI stated that a dedicated team was formed to arrest the accused upon his arrival in Lucknow.
He was apprehended at around midnight and is currently being brought to Ranchi on transit remand for production before the court for trial.
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