12/03/2026
My Nightmare with Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.: A Home Loan Fraud That Cost Me Everything.
In May 2021, my dream of owning a home turned into a living nightmare, thanks to what I believe is gross negligence and unethical practices by . After an advance payment and a formal agreement with the seller, I approached Kotak for a home loan. I paid all the necessary search fees and CERSAI verification fees, trusting their assurance of a comprehensive legal and technical scrutiny, including crucial mortgage checks.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. even conducted an Original Sale Grant (OSG) verification at the seller’s location, inspected the mother deed, and confirmed that the property was free from encumbrances. Based on their expert verification, a home loan of 32 lakhs was sanctioned and disbursed directly to the seller, and the property was registered in my name.
Just one month later, the local police delivered a shocking blow: the property I had just purchased had been mortgaged to a PSU bank since 2011! The PSU bank held the original mother deed and was the legal lienholder. This wasn't just an oversight; it was a critical failure in Kotak811' verification process, despite them charging me for it.
This alarming discovery exposed how 's negligence facilitated a fraudulent transaction, leaving my family and me financially and emotionally devastated, trapped in a disputed asset situation. For four agonizing years, despite continuous follow-ups and formal complaints to & , no corrective action has been taken. Instead, Kotak Mahindra Bank continues to levy high interest on this disputed loan, while I bear the immense financial and emotional burden of fighting cases in civil, criminal, DRT, and High Court.
To add insult to injury, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. is now blaming me for not conducting searches properly before applying for the home loan. This is unacceptable. I urge RBI Says to cancel their license for such unethical and fraudulent banking practices. I also request MyGovIndia to take strict action against such unlawful issuance of home loans.
Don't let this happen to you. Demand transparency and accountability from your bank. Share my story to help prevent others from falling victim to similar banking negligence.