SBI Sees 16,000 Cyber Frauds, Digital Banking Risks Rise
SBI data reveals 15,956 cyber fraud cases from Jan 2024-Oct 2025, with losses of ₹118.47 crore. Experts warn of rising digital banking risks. Learn how to stay safe.
SBI data reveals 15,956 cyber fraud cases from Jan 2024-Oct 2025, with losses of ₹118.47 crore. Experts warn of rising digital banking risks. Learn how to stay safe.
A 59-year-old man in Greater Noida was duped of nearly Rs 24 lakh by a scammer posing as an NPCL employee. The fraud involved malware-laden APK files. Read the full story and learn how to protect yourself.
A retired branch manager and six others are accused of a Rs 1.65 crore scam at Union Bank's Nagpur branch using fake documents. Police investigation ongoing.
Kollam East police register a fraud case after a private institution fails to return Rs 15 lakh deposited under a gold scheme. The action follows intervention by the State Human Rights Commission. Read the full details.
A CBI court in Ghaziabad sentenced Ravi Kumar Garg to jail in a bank fraud case. He pleaded guilty, repaid part of the loan, and avoided further imprisonment. Details inside.
A 43-year-old woman in Nashik lost Rs 1.4 lakh after clicking a malicious WhatsApp APK file. The scam began with a search for a hospital's phone number. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
Alert Punjab National Bank officials in Lucknow rescued a 75-year-old woman from a digital arrest scam, preventing a ₹1.13 crore loss. Learn how vigilance and timely police action foiled the cyber fraudsters.
Dhanbad police arrested five interstate cybercriminals from a hotel near Bank More. The gang used fake APK files and bank links to steal money. Read the full details of the operation and their modus operandi.
RBI releases 2026 holiday calendar. Banks across India to remain shut for 10 days in January. Check city-wise list for New Year, Republic Day, Pongal & more.
Years after the Karuvannur cooperative bank scam surfaced, over Rs 260 crore remains locked for 30,078 depositors. Govt data reveals slow repayments hinge on loan recovery. Details inside.
Banks will be shut for up to six days next week in parts of India due to festivals and weekends. Check the full state-wise list of closures and available online services.
A major fraud of Rs 2.03 crore siphoned from Gujarat Tourism's bank account via forged documents. Union Bank manager suspended. Details of the investigation inside.
Hyderabad cyber police register 3 cases where fraudsters stole over Rs 11 lakh via malicious APK files. Victims tricked into installing apps that hijacked phones & bank accounts. Read details and safety tips.
Two Gurgaon travel company employees arrested for diverting Rs 10 lakh to fake accounts. Police investigation ongoing to recover funds. Read the full details.
A mason in Ahmedabad lost Rs 1.75 lakh after downloading a malicious APK disguised as an RTO traffic challan. Learn how the scam unfolded and crucial cybersecurity tips to stay safe.
A bank account in Ahmedabad's Ramol saw Rs 148.3 crore transactions in over a month, linked to 117 cyber fraud complaints nationwide. Police probe reveals modus operandi.
After a decade-long manhunt, the CBI arrested Ashutosh Pandit from Goa for a Rs 17 crore Pune bank fraud. He had changed his identity using fake documents. Read the full story.
Two Indian Bank employees in Rajkot face charges for misappropriating pledged gold worth Rs 64 lakh. The accused, who controlled the locker keys, were transferred after an internal probe. Police investigation is ongoing.
Visakhapatnam residents lost over ₹1 crore in a month to APK fraud. Police warn against suspicious links posing as banks, traffic fines. Learn how to stay safe.
HDFC Bank subsidiaries get RBI approval to acquire up to 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank. The move signals strong support for the lender. Read the full details here.
DCP Shavya Goyal at TOI's 'Don'tGetScammed' Townhall stressed that awareness is the only shield against cybercrime, detailing deepfake threats, APK scams, and the need for immediate reporting.
Banks will be closed for four days next week from 8-14 Dec 2025, but only in specific states. Check the full list of holidays for SBI, PNB, HDFC, ICICI and online banking options.
Uttar Pradesh STF uncovers a major interstate loan fraud syndicate using forged documents & shell companies, arresting 8 including the mastermind. Details inside.
A 57-year-old in Udupi lost Rs 10.7 lakh after downloading a malicious APK file sent via WhatsApp. Cyber police have registered a case. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
A Canara Bank manager in Mangaluru files a police complaint, alleging a Rs 104.7 crore loss due to fraudulent loan sanctions by 15 individuals. Read the full investigation details.
The Reserve Bank of India has given in-principle approval for Fino Payments Bank to transition into a small finance bank. This marks a major milestone for the 18-year-old company. Read more about the implications and Fino's unique strategy.
Yes Bank and Union Bank of India set to join NSE's Nifty Bank index, expanding it to 14 stocks. New SEBI rules trigger $670M outflows from HDFC, ICICI Bank. Read the full analysis.
Enforcement Directorate attaches properties worth Rs 199.67 crore in a Rs 234.57 crore bank fraud case. Court orders restitution of Rs 169.47 crore to Central Bank of India. Read the full details.
Learn how to open a bank account online in India with our easy 2025 guide. Get step-by-step instructions, required documents, and tips for a seamless digital banking start.
Punjab National Bank closes applications for 750 Local Bank Officer posts today. Check eligibility, pay scale, and how to apply online at pnb.bank.in before the deadline.