Rourkela Police Bust Cyber Fraud Network; HDFC Bank Employee Arrested in Mumbai
Fake E-Challan APK Used to Cheat Rourkela Resident of Rs 6 Lakh; Investigation Reveals Cyber Fraud Worth Rs 18.70 Lakh Across Multiple States
Rourkela, November 13 (SatyaNewsAlert): Rourkela Police have busted a cyber fraud network operating through fake e-challan APK files and arrested an HDFC Bank employee from Mumbai in connection with a fraud involving approximately Rs 6 lakh.
During the investigation, police uncovered that the accused's bank account and credit card had allegedly been used in cyber fraud transactions amounting to Rs 18.70 lakh across different states of the country.
The fraudsters reportedly used fake e-challan messages in the name of the Regional Transport Office (RTO) to target unsuspecting people. Victims were allegedly tricked into downloading and installing malicious APK files sent to their mobile phones, paving the way for cyber fraud.
Following an investigation into the case, Rourkela Police traced the financial transactions and arrested the accused from Mumbai. Further details of the case were shared at the SP Office.
Police are continuing their investigation to identify other individuals involved in the racket and establish the extent of the wider cyber fraud network.
Police have urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid downloading or installing APK files received through suspicious e-challan messages. Citizens should verify traffic challans only through authorised government portals.
