Account of woman from Greater Noida shows 36-digit balance following her demise, investigation initiated
In the quiet town of Dankaur, Greater Noida, an unusual event has taken the local community by storm. A screenshot of an astronomical balance in the account of a deceased woman named Gayatri Devi has gone viral on Twitter, showing a staggering sum of over Rs 1.13 lakh crore (1 trillion+ rupees) credited to her Kotak Mahindra Bank account[1][2][3].
The Incident
Gayatri Devi, a local resident, passed away two months ago, and her 19-year-old son, Deepak, was managing her bank account. On August 3, 2025, a message showed an immensely large credit in the account, with a purported figure running into hundreds of trillions of rupees, far exceeding any normal transaction or balance[1][2][3].
Deepak visited the bank due to a failed UPI transaction, and upon checking, the bank staff initially noticed this unusual balance[2]. Pictures of the account showing this astronomical figure soon circulated on social media.
Bank and Authorities' Response
Kotak Mahindra Bank officially denied the credibility of the claim, stating their systems were operating normally. They advised customers to verify balances through their official mobile or internet banking apps[1][4]. When accessed through other apps, such as PhonePe, the account balance was confirmed to be zero.
An official bank statement obtained via email by Deepak also showed zero balance. A technical glitch, particularly related to the NAVI UPI app, was identified as causing the erroneous display of the large balance[4][5]. As a precaution, the bank reportedly froze the account after the incident[3][5].
Investigation Status
The Income Tax Department has opened an investigation to determine whether the glitch was due to a banking error, technical malfunction, or potential money laundering attempts. Local police confirmed no formal complaint from the bank had been received yet but stated they would investigate if notified officially[2].
The investigation is ongoing to ascertain the origin and nature of the anomaly[1][2][4][5].
Impact and Implications
The incident has raised serious questions about banking systems and account security. Dilip Singh, Gayatri Devi's son, has been overwhelmed by the sudden flood of attention and calls. Currently struggling financially as they live with their grandmother, Dilip has turned off his phone to avoid the chaos caused by the viral news[2].
The balance shown in the screenshot is Rs 100,13,56,00,00,00,00,00,00,01,00,23,56,00,00,00,00,29 crore (Rs 100 trillion 13 billion 55 thousand crore). Authorities are now verifying whether any actual funds were deposited in Gayatri Devi's account or if the message was a digital glitch[1][2][4].
[1] https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/over-rs-1-13-lakh-crore-shown-in-deceased-womans-bank-account-in-greater-noida-goes-viral-on-twitter-2614564 [2] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/over-rs-1-13-lakh-crore-shown-in-deceased-womans-bank-account-in-greater-noida/article36119762.ece [3] https://www.news18.com/news/india/over-rs-1-13-lakh-crore-shown-in-deceased-womans-bank-account-in-greater-noida-goes-viral-on-twitter-2614564.html [4] https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/over-rs-1-13-lakh-crore-shown-in-deceased-womans-bank-account-in-greater-noida-goes-viral-on-twitter-122080300594_1.html [5] https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/banking-finance/kotak-mahindra-bank-says-there-was-no-deposit-of-over-rs-1-13-lakh-crore-in-deceased-womans-account-7899141.html
*The unusual event has captured the attention of the general news and politics, as the viral screenshot of a deceased woman's bank account represent a significant concern in the field of crime and justice, potentially implicating banking systems and account security.* With the ongoing investigation by the Income Tax Department and local police, the incident may bring forth necessary reforms or policies regarding UPI apps and bank account security, shedding light on the need for transparency and accountability in the financial sector.
