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RBI Fraud Monitoring Cell Moves to Bengaluru from July 2013

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Issued by RBI: 13 Jun 2013  ·  Decoded by BankPulse: 19 Jun 2026, 20:54 IST
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Quick answerFrom July 1, 2013, RBI's Fraud Monitoring Cell for Urban Co-operative Banks will operate from Bengaluru. All UCBs must send fraud reports and correspondence to the new Bengaluru address starting June 14, 2013.

What changed

The Fraud Monitoring Cell attached to the Department of Banking Supervision, Central Office, is relocating to the Bengaluru Regional Office premises. The new address is effective from July 1, 2013, but UCBs must start using it from June 14, 2013.

What it means for you

UCBs need to update their records and ensure all fraud-related communications are sent to the Bengaluru address. This shift centralizes fraud monitoring operations for better coordination and oversight.

What you must do

Who it affects

All Primary Urban Co-operative Banks, Compliance and fraud reporting departments of UCBs

When does the new address become effective for sending fraud reports?

From June 14, 2013, onwards, all fraud reports and correspondence should be sent to the Bengaluru address.

What is the new address of the Fraud Monitoring Cell?

Central Fraud Monitoring Cell, Department of Banking Supervision, Reserve Bank of India, 10/3/8, Nruputhunga Road, P.B. No. 5467, Bengaluru – 560001.

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