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Punjab National Bank - Nirav Modi Fraud

🇮🇳 India bank fraud Prosecution Ongoing
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Date Discovered

February 14, 2018

Organization

Punjab National Bank

Perpetrators

Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi, PNB bank officials

Legal Outcome

Nirav Modi arrested in UK (2019), extradition ongoing. Several bank officials convicted.

Economic Impact

Largest bank fraud in Indian history, PNB stock fell 10%, banking sector reform pressure.

Regulatory Changes

RBI audit reforms, SWIFT messaging controls, PSU bank governance overhaul.