A man became a multi-billionaire overnight, with Rs 3,500 crore in his account.
- bySherya
- 09 Oct, 2026
Sumesh Kumar, owner of a supermarket chain in Kerala, was shocked when he saw a balance of ₹35 billion (₹35 billion) in his account. However, this money didn't last long.
Kerala man becomes a billionaire for a day.
A shocking incident has emerged from Kerala. An ordinary man was elevated overnight to the list of the world's richest people. However, his joy was short-lived. His situation remained unchanged. Let's find out what the matter is.
According to a report in Malayala Manorama, today was a special day for Sumesh Kumar, owner of the Darshan Supermarket chain in Tripunithura, near Kochi. Upon waking, he discovered a balance of over ₹3,500 crore in his bank account. His heart raced at the sight.
How did such a huge amount come?
If someone suddenly came into such wealth, their joy would know no bounds. But instead of celebrating, Sumesh acted prudently. He immediately called his bank to find out how so much money had entered his account. Later, he received a message that surprised him even more.
Sumesh discovered that ₹3.5 crore (35 million rupees) had been deposited into his account twice through card-swiping transactions at his supermarket. This meant a total of ₹7 crore (70 million rupees). However, the transaction alert didn't reveal that his account contained more than ₹3,500 crore (35 billion rupees). He informed his bank of the situation.
immediate action
Upon receiving the news from Sumesh, the bank swung into action, and by evening, the entire matter was resolved. It was a technical glitch, which the bank's technical team fixed. All the money was then withdrawn, and Sumesh's account balance was restored to its previous level. Whatever the case, this incident with Sumesh made him realize what it feels like to be a billionaire.




