Banking error leads to life-changing bond and educational sponsorship in Bengaluru

In a heartwarming story from Bengaluru, a banking error has blossomed into a life-changing act of generosity. Chinmay Hegde, a gym owner and athlete, found himself at the center of a remarkable sequence of events after an unexpected Rs 50,000 was deposited into his account from an international sender nearly two years ago.

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Puzzled, Hegde visited his bank and discovered the funds were mistakenly sent by Rizwan, an expatriate worker in Saudi Arabia, due to a small error in the account number. Hegde contacted Rizwan, who was emotional over the phone, pleading for the money meant for his struggling family. Moved by his honesty, Hegde returned the money personally.

Two years ago, I received ₹50,000 from an international account. I wasn’t expecting any money, so I went to the bank to check. It turned out the transfer was from a man named Rizwan, working in Saudi. Due to a small error in the account number, the money had landed in my…

— Chinmay Hegde (@Chinmay16206171) May 2, 2025

Upon visiting Rizwan’s family, Hegde was struck by their difficult living conditions. Rizwan's father, once a construction worker, was left wheelchair-bound after a serious fall. The family, facing financial distress, had moved Rizwan’s sister from a private to a government school.

Touched by their situation, Hegde’s father decided to sponsor the girl's education. The family covered her school fees and committed to monthly support. This week, the Class 10 results brought joy — Rizwan’s sister scored 97%.

The story has since gone viral online, with many praising the kindness that emerged from a simple banking mishap — a mistake that turned into a blessing for a family in need.