Major Fraud Uncovered at SBI Branch in Maharajganj: Money Withdrawn from Deceased Person’s Bank Account

A troubling case of fraud has emerged from the Nautanwan branch of the State Bank of India (SBI) in Maharajganj, where a significant sum of money went missing from the account of a deceased individual. Despite the bank eventually depositing the missing funds back into the account, there are serious concerns about a potential cover-up and a lack of transparency from the bank management.

The issue came to light when Honorary Captain Damar Bahadur Gurung, a resident of Ward No. 13 in Mahendra Nagar, Nautanwan, wrote a letter to the bank manager on July 8. In his letter, Gurung detailed that his mother-in-law, Bal Kumari Rana, had passed away on September 22, 2023. He had informed the bank of her death and provided the necessary account documents on December 6, 2023.
Gurung was shocked to find that substantial amounts of money had been withdrawn from the account after the death of Bal Kumari Rana, suggesting possible fraudulent activity. He questioned how these withdrawals could have occurred when the bank was informed of the death well in advance. Gurung has called for a thorough investigation into the matter by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Adding to the concerns, Nar Bahadur Rana, the President of the Gorkha Ex-Servicemen Welfare Union, has demanded a high-level probe into the bank’s handling of the case. Rana alleges that bank employees attempted to cover up the fraud by re-depositing Rs 3 lakh 34 thousand after the withdrawals.
When approached for comment, the bank manager declined to provide any information on the incident. As the situation stands, the case is under investigation, and there is growing demand for accountability and action to ensure that such incidents are properly addressed.