Four Arrested In Delhi Fake Bank App Fraud
Delhi Police have arrested four people for allegedly cheating a chartered accountant of ₹75,000 using a fraudulent mobile banking application in the national capital.
Fake Bank App Fraud In Delhi
According to investigators, the accused contacted the victim posing as bank representatives and convinced him to install a fake application resembling an official banking platform. After gaining remote access to the device, they obtained sensitive details and carried out unauthorised transactions.
Police said the victim noticed money missing from his account and filed a complaint, leading to a cybercrime investigation.
Cybercrime Arrests And Modus Operandi
Authorities tracked digital trails including phone numbers, payment accounts and device identifiers to locate the suspects. Four individuals were arrested from different locations and electronic devices used in the offence were seized.
Officials stated the group used spoofed communication and cloned interfaces to appear legitimate and gain trust before executing transfers.
Online Banking Safety Advisory
Police urged users to avoid installing applications from unknown links and not share confidential banking information over calls or messages. Citizens were advised to verify official communication through banks’ authorised channels.
The investigation is ongoing to determine if the suspects were involved in other similar cyber fraud cases.
