The Central Bank of India recently disclosed that it identified unauthorized transactions amounting to ₹13.97 crore. Following the discovery of these discrepancies, the bank formally filed a First Information Report (FIR) to initiate an investigation into the matter. While the bank has confirmed the total value of the unauthorized activity, specific details regarding the nature of the security breach, the timeline of the transactions, or the potential impact on individual customer accounts have not yet been publicly disclosed.

The filing of an FIR marks the beginning of a formal criminal investigation, which typically involves law enforcement agencies working to trace the flow of funds and identify the parties responsible for the unauthorized access. As of now, the bank has not released a statement clarifying whether the funds were lost due to external cyberattacks, internal fraud, or technical system errors. Customers and stakeholders are currently awaiting further updates from the bank regarding the security measures being implemented to prevent future occurrences and whether the bank intends to reimburse affected parties. The situation remains under active investigation by the relevant authorities.