Udupi Man Loses ₹2.12 Lakhs After Hospital Debit Card Use
By ETF Desk
In a startling incident in Udupi, a local resident found a significant sum drained from his bank account after using a debit card for a hospital payment.
According to reports, the man used his debit card at a nearby hospital for a medical procedure. Days later, a review of his account activity revealed a withdrawal of approximately ₹2.12 lakh, amounting to the total balance that was presumed to be safe.
The loss has prompted a quick response from the bank, which is working with law‑enforcement agencies to trace the source of the unauthorized transaction. The incident has raised concerns among the community about the security of debit card transactions in medical settings and the necessity for stricter verification processes. Source: Google News – Udupi.