Noida youth ‘becomes’ world’s richest man with 37-digit balance! Bank says, 'It’s all a glitch'

In a bizarre incident that went viral on social media, a 20-year-old man from Greater Noida briefly believed he had become the richest person in the world when he allegedly saw a '37-digit amount' credited to his late mother’s bank account. The astronomical figure, so large it reportedly surpassed the net worth of the world’s wealthiest billionaires, quickly caught public attention, but the celebration was short-lived.

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All About The Alleged Fortune

The man, identified as Deepak, resides in Unchi Dankaur, Greater Noida. According to his account, he logged into his late mother’s Kotak Mahindra Bank savings account on the evening of August 2 and was stunned to see a balance running into undecillions.

Reportedly, the displayed figure was,

This sent shockwaves through family members and friends. Screenshots of the account balance began circulating on WhatsApp groups and later spread rapidly on Instagram and X.

Social Media Frenzy

The story quickly gained traction online, with users humorously declaring that Deepak had surpassed business tycoons like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mukesh Ambani, overnight. Memes, jokes, and exaggerated news posts flooded timelines, calling him the “new richest man on Earth.”

Bank’s Response

However, Kotak Mahindra Bank swiftly moved to clarify the situation. In an official statement, the bank 'refuted the viral claims' and denied that any such astronomical credit had actually been made.

The bank stated, “There has been no such transaction in our systems. The reported figures circulating online are not factual.”

Bank officials explained that it could have been a 'display glitch' or an error in how the account information was viewed, but they emphasised that no such amount was ever credited. The account in question, they confirmed, remains 'at a zero balance'.

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Account Frozen, Investigation Ordered

Reportedly, after reports went viral, the bank temporarily 'froze the account' as a precaution and initiated an internal review. The Income Tax Department and other relevant authorities were informed of the unusual incident, though no wrongdoing was suspected on the part of the account holder.

From Dream to Disappointment

According to local media reports, Deepak said that for a few moments, he thought his life had changed forever.

He said, “I thought we wouldn’t be poor anymore. My heart was racing. But now it’s back to zero.”