Bank Manager Saves Elderly Woman's ₹1.2 Crore from Cyber Fraud

• Chanchal Srivastava, an elderly woman, attempted to transfer ₹1.2 crore from Punjab National Bank, Civil Lines, Prayagraj, showing anxiety.
• Chief Manager Vipin Kumar and staff grew suspicious due to her vague answers and the large, urgent transfer request.
• Investigation revealed the recipient account was newly opened in Kotak Mahindra Bank, Ranchi, raising fraud alarms.
• Bank officials alerted Cyber Crime Police and kept the woman at the bank, confirming a "digital arrest" cyber fraud attempt.
• Despite her FDs being broken, the bank prevented the transfer, saving her lifelong earnings, praised by PNB Zonal GM Deepak Singh.

Why It Matters: Vigilant bank staff prevented a ₹1.2 crore cyber fraud, saving an elderly woman's life savings.