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Cyber fraudsters use fake RTO APK to steal Rs 2 lakh from Byculla advocate's credit card
Updated On: 07 January, 2026 05:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Anish Patil
According to the police complaint, the 38-year-old advocate received a message on December 23 at around 7.30 pm, stating that a Rs 300 traffic challan had been issued against him
The fraud took place after the victim downloaded an APK file sent through an SMS claiming a traffic fine. Representational Pic/File/iStock
A single click on a fake Regional Transport Office (RTO) e-challan link allegedly cost a Byculla-based lawyer Rs 2 lakh, after cyber fraudsters gained access to his credit card and carried out unauthorised online transactions, police said.
The fraud took place after the victim downloaded an APK file sent through an SMS claiming a traffic fine.
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