Maybe they would but the probability will decrease to some extent. It's PNB afterall.That days over.
Even Ac closed, data over that transactions will remain as usual, even that's not savings ac to ignore, it's currents account, so they will report the things.
Closing the account is also a step towards rectifying the mistake and will bring back his peace of mind to some extent. It will also make sure that he doesn't repeat such activities in future.
I didn't guarantee that it won't be reported. I just advised him that it's a good decision anyway.
Also he doesn't have any other option but to wait.