A chartered accountant in Delhi fell victim to a cyber fraud after being lured into downloading a malicious file sent via WhatsApp. The fraudsters promised to increase his credit card limit, but within minutes of installing the file, his mobile phone was hacked.
The accused allegedly made online transactions totaling ₹75,694. (AI Generated Image)The accused allegedly transacted online ₹75,694 using his Kotak Mahindra Bank credit card, according to a Report By NDTV.
How fraud is executedPolice investigation revealed that the gang members used to work for a credit card company. It accessed their customer data, which they later misused.
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The accused allegedly created a fake Kotak Mahindra Bank mobile application in the form of a malicious APK file. According to reports, fraudsters used fake SIM cards and posed as bank officials to contact customers.
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Victims are tricked into downloading APK files on the pretext of updating their credit card details or increasing credit limits. Once the file is installed from WhatsApp, fraudsters gain full access to victims’ mobile phones and sensitive banking information.
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The gang then used applications such as Zepto to order electronic goods. The items were delivered to the Faridabad address. Later, the products were reportedly sold on OLX and other online platforms.
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An FIR was registered on February 4, following which the cyber police launched a targeted operation.
Through technical surveillance and location tracking, investigators traced the delivery of the purchased items to Lakkarpur village in Surajkund, Faridabad.
Four people have been arrested in this incident. The accused are Abhishek Kumar Jha (24), Ashish Kumar Ojha (23), Vivek Kumar alias Manu (37) and Iqrar (23). Police recovered four mobile phones from them.
Further investigation of the case is underway.
