Gaya: A young man from Bihar’s Gaya district was left astonished after discovering that nearly Rs 294 crore had apparently been credited to his bank account, an incident that has sparked widespread curiosity and speculation in his village.
The account holder, Vikas Kumar, a resident of Mastpura village in the Bodh Gaya area, said he noticed the unusually large balance while checking his account through a mobile banking application.
Vikas, who works as an electrician and plumber while continuing his studies, said he initially believed the figure was the result of a technical glitch.
Massive Balance Appears On Banking App
According to Vikas, his account with Jio Payments Bank has been active for around five years.
He said that when he checked his account balance through the Jio Finance application earlier this week, it displayed a balance of Rs 2,94,80,00,000.
Believing it to be an error, he checked the account again on Thursday evening, only to find the same amount reflected once more.
“I thought it was a technical problem at first. But when the same balance appeared again, I became confused and worried,” he said.
‘My Total Transactions Were Only A Few Lakhs’
Vikas said the figure bore no relation to his financial history.
According to him, the total value of transactions conducted through the account since it was opened amounts to only Rs 6–7 lakh.
The appearance of hundreds of crores of rupees in the account therefore came as a complete surprise.
Fearing that the issue might stem from a banking or technical error, he said he did not attempt to withdraw or transfer any money.
Village Abuzz With Speculation
News of the incident quickly spread across Mastpura and nearby areas, drawing curious visitors to Vikas’s home.
The unexpected development has become a major talking point locally, with residents discussing possible explanations for the extraordinary balance.
However, there has been no official confirmation that the amount was actually deposited into the account, and the possibility of a system error remains under discussion.
Call For Investigation
Vikas has urged bank officials to investigate the matter and provide clarity regarding the source of the displayed funds.
He said a thorough inquiry would be necessary if the incident proves to be the result of a technical malfunction, arguing that public confidence in digital banking systems depends on the accuracy and reliability of account information.
Bank officials had not issued any public statement on the matter at the time of reporting.
