World · South & Central Asia · 8 hrs ago
Customers report missing funds at PNB branch in Greater Noida
Customers at a Punjab National Bank branch in Greater Noida say money has disappeared from their accounts and fixed deposits.
They say transfers were made without their knowledge, including money paid as compensation for land acquired for the Noida airport.
The issue came to light when customers checked their balances after cheques bounced or they tried to withdraw money.
One customer said 25 lakh rupees meant for his account went to another account bearing the same name.
Police have registered complaints from customers, though reports give different totals: 16 in one account and 18 in another.
The bank has suspended staff, replaced them at the branch and begun an internal inquiry; an anti-corruption team is also investigating.
Bank officials reportedly told customers their money would be returned by Thursday, but the cause of the missing funds and the investigation’s findings are not yet known.
Customers at a Punjab National Bank branch in Greater Noida say money has gone missing from their accounts and fixed deposits without their knowledge.
Reports say the missing funds may total 30 billion to 35 billion rupees, though the amount has not been officially confirmed.
Police have registered a case after receiving complaints, but reports differ on whether 16 or 18 people complained.
The bank has suspended staff and begun an internal inquiry, while police and an anti-corruption team are also investigating.
The bank has not issued a public statement, and the cause of the missing funds remains unclear.
- Who
- Customers of a Punjab National Bank branch, including farmers and other local residents, report missing funds. Bank employees have been accused, but the allegations have not been established.
- What
- Customers say money disappeared from accounts and fixed deposits without their permission.
- When
- The case was reported on October 28, 2026. A customer said he visited the branch on Tuesday.
- Where
- A Punjab National Bank branch in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh; reports identify it as the branch in Aichchhar village or Sector Pi-1.
- Why
- Not stated. The cause and destination of the missing funds are under investigation.
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Customer Vineet Bhati visited the Sector Pi-1 branch and said 25 lakh rupees intended for his savings account had gone to another account.
Police registered a case; reports differ on whether 16 or 18 people filed complaints.
PNB suspended staff, replaced them at the branch and began an internal inquiry.
- Reported missing funds
- 30 billion to 35 billion rupees, according to Dainik Bhaskar
- Customer transfer allegation
- 25 lakh rupees, according to Vineet Bhati
- Suspended staff
- Five employees, including the branch manager, according to Dainik Bhaskar
- Complaints
- Reports cite 16 or 18 complainants
- Branch location
- Greater Noida; identified in reports as Aichchhar village and Sector Pi-1
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What people are saying
The fund's 25 lakh rupees were sent to another account instead of being transferred to my savings account.
I had 17.5 lakh rupees in my account. The manager showed me that there was nothing in the account.