SBI Branch Under Fire: 54 Suspicious Accounts, 208 Transactions and ₹8 Crore Fraud; FIR Filed Against Two Bank Officials

Fatehabad, Haryana: In a major cybercrime revelation, the Fatehabad district has uncovered a serious case that raises grave concerns over the security and responsibility of India’s banking system. Through 54 suspicious bank accounts linked to the SBI Bhuna branch, cybercriminals allegedly executed 208 fraudulent transactions, siphoning off nearly ₹8 crore collected through online scams targeting innocent people across the country.

Bank Failed to Provide Mandatory Records Despite Repeated Notices

During the investigation, the Fatehabad Cyber Police Station issued multiple notices to the SBI branch under Section 94 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The notices sought crucial documents including:

• Account details of the suspicious bank holders
• KYC records
• Transaction logs
• CCTV footage
• Technical logs related to the accounts

However, despite several reminders and official directives, the branch management failed to provide the required documents and did not cooperate with the investigation. This non-compliance significantly obstructed the probe.

FIR Registered Against Two SBI Officials

Due to persistent non-cooperation, the police have filed an FIR under Section 210 of the BNS against:

• Virendra Yadav, Chief Manager, SBI Bhuna
• Sukhbindra Singh, Nodal Officer

According to police officials, this action sends a clear and strong message: any obstruction in cybercrime investigations will invite strict legal consequences.

SP Siddhant Jain: ‘Delay Helps Criminals, Not Victims’

Superintendent of Police Siddhant Jain emphasised the crucial role of banks in combating cybercrime. He stated that any delay or negligence in providing information indirectly benefits criminals, making it harder for victims to receive justice.

“Bank cooperation is the backbone of cybercrime investigations. Any laxity effectively shields the offenders, which is unacceptable and will not be tolerated,” he said.

The SP added that such strict action will serve as a warning for the future, ensuring that no institution undermines or obstructs ongoing investigations.