Central Bank of India Reports Rs 13.96 Crore Fraud via RBI Settlement Account
Central Bank of India reported a Rs 13.96 crore fraud involving 187 unauthorized transactions across 36 banks between October 15 and 17, 2026. Unknown individuals accessed the bank's core banking system and the SFMS server of IFTAS, an RBI subsidiary, to execute these transfers from the bank's settlement account with the RBI. The bank's internal audit detected the irregularities, and a case has been registered with Maharashtra Nodal Cyber Police. Authorities including RBI, IFTAS, and cybersecurity agencies have been alerted for investigation.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (45/100). Lens Score 59/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 24 Oct, 02:20 am. Other outlets followed.