Category: Banking Viral
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CBI Nabs Woman After 7 Years in ₹12.63 Crore Bank Fraud Case Using Tech Surveillance
In a major breakthrough, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a long-absconding fraud accused, Ms. Nasreen Taj, who had been on the run for nearly seven years in a ₹12.63 crore Syndicate Bank scam. Her arrest was made possible through the use of advanced surveillance technology, digital identity tracking tools, and persistent field efforts…
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Senior Citizen Duped of ₹1.51 Crore in Mumbai’s Shocking ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam; Three Arrested, Dubai-Based Mastermind Traced
Mumbai:In a chilling case of cybercrime, a 78-year-old woman from South Mumbai fell victim to a sophisticated “digital arrest” scam and was defrauded of ₹1.51 crore. The South Region Cyber Police have arrested three individuals connected to the fraud and have identified the alleged mastermind operating from Dubai. The arrested suspects — Sapan Prafull Kumar…
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Bengaluru Man Ends Life After Falling Victim to ₹13 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam
Benguluru:In a shocking case of cybercrime-induced mental trauma, a contract employee of Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) died by suicide after allegedly being duped of ₹13 lakh by cybercriminals in a “digital arrest” scam. The victim, identified as 43-year-old Ravi Kumar (name changed), reportedly received a call from individuals posing as officers from a reputed…
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Bank of Baroda Officers’ Union Issues 7-Day Ultimatum Over HR Policies and Employee Wellbeing
Mumbai, July 20, 2025 — The All India Bank of Baroda Officers’ Union (AIBOBOU) has issued a stern 7-day deadline to the management of Bank of Baroda, demanding immediate and meaningful reforms in existing human resource practices. The union has raised strong objections over HR norms that, according to them, are harming employee morale, health,…
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Bank of Baroda Turns 118 — But Officers to Observe Black Day After Chief Manager’s Tragic Suicide
As Bank of Baroda gears up to celebrate its 118th Foundation Day on July 20, pride is giving way to pain, anger, and reflection among many of its officers. The celebrations are now being overshadowed by a tragic incident and a growing wave of unrest across the bank’s workforce. A Celebration Derailed by Tragedy Just…
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Bank Officers’ Union to Observe Black Day on July 21 Over Rising Work Pressure
The All India Bank Officers’ Confederation (AIBOC) and its affiliated unit AIBOBOU have announced a symbolic protest to be observed as a Black Day on July 21, 2025, in response to the increasing workload and pressure on bank officers. In a circular issued to its members, AIBOBOU has directed all bank officers to wear black…
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Chief Manager Dies by Suicide in Baramati, Cites Work Pressure in Note
Baramati, Pune |In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through the banking community, a senior official of a nationalised bank died by suicide late Thursday night inside the bank’s branch premises in Baramati, Pune district. The official was identified as Shivshankar Mitra, reportedly in his late 40s, who was serving as Chief Manager. According…
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Kochi Man Loses ₹4 Lakh to Fake Mobile Banking App Scam
In a concerning case of cyber fraud, a Kozhikode native residing in Nedumbassery lost ₹4 lakh after unknowingly installing a fake mobile banking app sent via a phishing text message. The victim, employed at a company in Angamaly, had recently withdrawn funds from his Provident Fund (PF) for his wife’s delivery and home construction. Believing…
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What is “Operation Fire Trail”
In a major crackdown on smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized ₹35 crore worth of illegal Chinese firecrackers in a covert operation named “Operation Fire Trail.” The operation targeted multiple shipping locations across India, including Nhava Sheva Port, Mundra Port, and the Kandla SEZ, where seven containers filled with banned fireworks were…
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The Ugly Side of Banking Sales Culture: HDFC Bank Video Goes Viral
A recent viral video showing an HDFC Bank sales head yelling at employees for missing sales targets has triggered a nationwide conversation on the toxic pressure faced by bank staff. The footage, now widely circulated on social media platforms under hashtags like #HDFCBank and #ViralVideo, highlights a growing concern — how far are banks pushing…