RBI proposes 60‑day debit freeze on suspected fraud accounts
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Reserve Bank of India has drafted new rules that would allow banks to temporarily block debit transactions and accounts linked to money‑mule activity and cyber‑enabled financial fraud. The proposal, part of the 2026 Know Your Customer amendment directions, follows a Supreme Court order requiring the central bank to set a standard operating procedure for account blocking. It aims to curb fraud and protect consumers. QUOTE: "RBI has proposed a uniform framework for banks to temporarily block debit transactions." — Free Press Journal
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- Center (2): Inc42, Free Press Journal
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- RBI Floats Draft Rules To Standardise Account Blocking In Cyber Fraud Cases — Inc42 (center)
- RBI Proposes 60-Day Debit Freeze On Suspected Fraud Accounts Under New Money Mule Rules — Free Press Journal (center)