Kids' Game Lure: ₹4.44 Lakh Lost to Cyber Fraud

A homemaker recently experienced a significant financial loss amounting to ₹4.44 lakh due to a cyber fraud incident. The fraudulent activity was initiated when an unknown individual sent a malicious APK file via WhatsApp. This file was allegedly downloaded onto the family's mobile phone when the victim's children were using it to play games.

Subsequently, the victim received multiple SMS alerts indicating that ₹4,44,003 had been debited from her Bank of India account. Attempts to contact the sender of the malicious file proved futile. Authorities have registered a case under relevant sections of the IT Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and an investigation is underway to apprehend the culprits and recover the stolen funds.

Law enforcement officials are urging the public to exercise extreme caution. They advise against downloading any APK files or clicking on suspicious links received from unknown sources through messaging applications, as these can contain malware designed to steal sensitive financial information.