All these accounts became NPAs much earlier and most of the portfolio is already provided for with 100% provision, SBI said in a regulatory filing.
"Moreover, we provide additional provision on new frauds in each quarter to cover the gap, if any," it said.
ln this connection, while all fraud related laid down guidelines are being followed, resolution process for recovery through Debt Recovery Tribunal and other mechanism is also under way, it added.
The nation's largest lender said the first quarter reported 669 cases of fraudulent activities amounting to ₹723.06 crore, the second quarter saw 660 cases involving an ₹4,832.42 crore and the third quarter reported 556 cases amounting to ₹2,395.81 crore.
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