Thefinancialexpress.Bd Cyber Fraud Operations Targeting Victims via Malicious APKs and Stock Market Scams
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- •Two major cyber fraud operations were dismantled, involving scams totaling over Rs 14 lakh.
- •Fraudsters used malicious APK files to compromise victims' banking credentials, leading to significant financial losses.
- •Law enforcement is actively pursuing and arresting individuals involved in these cybercrime networks.
Delhi Police have arrested multiple individuals involved in cyber fraud schemes, including a stock market scam that defrauded victims of Rs 14 lakh and APK-based frauds totaling Rs 80,825. The stock market scam involved a former banker and a money launderer who duped investors by promising high returns through a fake trading app. In a separate case, two individuals were arrested for using malicious APK files to steal banking credentials from victims, leading to significant financial losses. The arrested suspects include Pravin Rana, who was apprehended after a chase in Jharkhand, and Vikas Kumar Gupta, who allegedly formed his own cybercrime gang. Investigations revealed a network of fraudulent activities linked to multiple complaints across India, emphasizing the growing threat of cyber fraud. Both cases highlight the need for increased awareness and protective measures against such scams.
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