SBI Customer Data Appears on Dark Web, MP Calls for Urgent Probe

Personal details of State Bank of India account holders have surfaced on dark‑web platforms, prompting CPI(M) MP A.A. Rahim to write to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman demanding a full inquiry. Rahim said the breach includes mobile numbers, e‑mail IDs, branch information and loan histories, but officials have not confirmed how many people are affected or how the data was exposed. He highlighted that SBI serves millions of everyday Indians – daily wage earners, labourers, farmers and small‑business owners – and that safeguarding their financial and personal security is a basic duty of the public‑sector bank. Rahim urged authorities to act quickly so that any customers whose data is compromised receive help, their accounts stay protected and fraudulent transactions are blocked. The episode, he argued, also puts the country’s data‑protection framework under the spotlight. A thorough probe should reveal the breach’s scale, identify the culprits, check whether the leaked information has been misused and hold responsible parties accountable. He asked the government to issue clear advisories to SBI users and to tighten monitoring systems to stop fraud arising from the leak. ## Context The incident reflects growing concerns over cyber‑security in India’s banking sector, where large volumes of personal data are stored and often targeted by hackers. Strengthening digital safeguards and clear public guidance are seen as essential steps to restore confidence.