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Crime
Punjab CID Officer Loses ₹1.90 Lakh in Mobile Hacking Scam
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 02:37 PM
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A cyber fraudster hacked a CID employee's mobile phone in Punjab, draining ₹1.90 lakh from their bank account. A case has been registered against the unknown offender.
Cyber criminals have adopted a new modus operandi in Punjab by hacking mobile phones to execute online frauds. In a recent incident, a senior CID employee fell victim to this scheme, resulting in a significant financial loss.
According to reports, the victim's mobile phone was compromised by an unknown individual. As soon as the phone was updated or accessed by the fraudster, ₹1.90 lakh was deducted from the officer's bank account. The swift transfer of funds highlighted the vulnerability of mobile-based banking security.
The incident has prompted the registration of a case against the unknown perpetrator. Authorities are investigating how the attacker gained unauthorized access to the device and the linked financial accounts. This case underscores the growing threat of mobile hacking in the region.
According to reports, the victim's mobile phone was compromised by an unknown individual. As soon as the phone was updated or accessed by the fraudster, ₹1.90 lakh was deducted from the officer's bank account. The swift transfer of funds highlighted the vulnerability of mobile-based banking security.
The incident has prompted the registration of a case against the unknown perpetrator. Authorities are investigating how the attacker gained unauthorized access to the device and the linked financial accounts. This case underscores the growing threat of mobile hacking in the region.