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News1802-01-2026, 15:39

Elderly Woman's 1.27 Crore Saved by Alert Bank Manager from Cyber Fraud

  • Retired elderly woman Chanchal Srivastava attempted to transfer 1.20 crore rupees at PNB Bank, Prayagraj.
  • Bank Manager Vipin Kumar grew suspicious, finding the recipient account was a new current account in Kotak Mahindra Bank, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
  • He involved the Cyber Crime Police Station and contacted the woman's son abroad, delaying the fraudulent transfer.
  • It's suspected cyber fraudsters "digitally arrested" her, possibly using income tax fear, to extort her 1.27 crore savings.
  • Vigilance by bank staff and adherence to RBI/PNB guidelines prevented the cyber fraud, saving her life's earnings.

Why It Matters: Alert bank manager saved an elderly woman's 1.27 crore from cyber fraudsters through timely intervention.

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