Police Action

Mumbai Central Cyber Police have arrested a former private bank manager and an employee. Police allege that they helped take ₹29.83 lakh from a deceased woman’s bank account. The woman’s money remained in fixed deposits.. The case came to light after the bank found unauthorized changes to the client account details.

Fake Details

Police said the accused changed the woman’s registered mobile number and email ID after her death. The accused allegedly made the changes using a forged Customer Request Form. Investigators found that the signatures on the form did not match the bank’s records. The altered details allegedly helped the accused access the account.

FD Money

The investigation found that someone closed two fixed deposits before their maturity. The deposits were worth nearly ₹30 lakh. Police allege that the money was moved through different banking channels. These included RTGS, NEFT, UPI, and IMPS transactions. Some funds were also allegedly sent to other bank accounts.

Bank Probe

The bank started an internal inquiry after noticing the suspicious changes. Investigators are now checking how the forged form entered the banking system. They are also tracing the money transferred from the account. Police are examining the alleged role of other people in the case. One more employee is reportedly absconding.

Investigation Continues

The arrests have raised concerns about fraud involving deceased customers’ bank accounts. Police are investigating the alleged conspiracy and money trail. They are also checking whether similar transactions happened in other accounts. The investigation is still underway.