{
  "id": 17381069,
  "title": "Man checks bank balance, finds Rs 1 lakh crore lien",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/man-checks-bank-balance-finds-rs-1-lakh-crore-lien",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-31T09:19:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/rajasthan-man-opens-bank-app-to-check-balance-finds-rs-1000000000000-lien-on-account-where-he-had-rs-55000-bank-blocks-his-entire-savings/articleshow/135395389.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Conducted by a 22-year-old medical store employee in Rajasthan's Sikar, the discovery of a massive Rs 1 lakh crore lien on his bank account sent shockwaves through Sameer Khan's life. While attempting to recharge his mobile phone using Kotak Bank's application, Khan saw his account balance displayed as zero. Intrigued, he further inspected his account and stumbled upon a staggering lien of ₹1 lakh crore against his funds. This unexpected development led him to approach the cyber police station in Sikar for assistance.\n\nKhan, who earns a monthly salary of Rs 10,000 working at a medical store, shared his ordeal with the medical store owner, Dheeraj Matolia, and other staff members. The incident left him unable to access the Rs 55,000 he had deposited in his account, making his own money temporarily inaccessible alongside the fictitious lien. The situation was more than just a display of an incorrect figure in a banking message—it impacted Khan's personal finances significantly.\n\nFollowing the revelation, the Sikh police initiated an investigation into the matter and Khan's bank was contacted for clarification. The bank confirmed that the message indicating the Rs 1 lakh crore lien was a result of a technical glitch. After thorough verification, it was established that no such large amount had been credited or blocked in Khan's account. Consequently, the hold on his Rs 55,000 was lifted, and Khan regained access to his own funds.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}