Mumbai Phone Fraud: A 53-year-old police officer loses ₹1.6 lakh after phone is stolen during repair at a shop in Tardeo; police launch investigation
In a concerning turn of events, a Mumbai police officer, Kiran Motilal Badgujar, has reportedly lost Rs 1.60 lakh from his HDFC Bank account due to a cyber fraud incident. The incident is currently being investigated as a case of cyber fraud, with the police launching an investigation to trace the unidentified individuals linked to the fraud.
The loss occurred after Badgujar's Moto G60 mobile phone was allegedly hacked during its repair at Rajesh Mobile Repairing Centre located in Tardeo, Mumbai. The hackers exploited the vulnerabilities during the repair, or possibly sent malicious links disguised as wedding invitations or official notifications, which Badgujar unknowingly clicked, leading to the hack.
The hackers then gained control over Badgujar's phone and banking apps, enabling them to make unauthorized transfers or loans. The transactions started on July 16, siphoning off a total of Rs 1.60 lakh via digital wallets. Suspicious links were sent from Badgujar's mobile to four unknown phone numbers.
Badgujar suspects his mobile was hacked during the repair at Rajesh Mobile Repairing Centre. In an unfortunate turn of events, the phone continued to malfunction and was sent to another technician at the center. The FIR for the case has been filed under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 66C and 66D of the Information Technology (IT) Act.
The probe into the case is ongoing, with no further information provided about the identity of the person or group responsible for the unauthorized transactions. Badgujar immediately froze his bank account and reported the matter to the Tardeo Police.
This incident underscores the growing threat of mobile phone hacking in facilitating cyber fraud. Hackers can manipulate financial information and commit theft without the victim's immediate knowledge, as seen in this case. The Mumbai police officer's case serves as a reminder to exercise caution when sharing personal information, especially during device repairs, and to be vigilant against suspicious links or apps.
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