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Crime
Unknown App on Rajasthan Man’s Phone Leads to ₹84,000 Theft
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ajmer
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 06:36 PM
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A man in Devli, Rajasthan discovered an unknown app auto‑installed on his phone, draining ₹84,000 from his Central Bank of India account. Unable to reach the cyber helpline due to a phone hang, he filed a complaint.
A resident of Devli in Rajasthan reported that an unfamiliar application had automatically installed on his smartphone, resulting in an unauthorized withdrawal of ₹84,000 from his Central Bank of India account. The incident was discovered when the user noticed a sudden decrease in his account balance.
The app, which appeared without the user’s consent, accessed the banking credentials stored on the device and initiated the transfer. The victim could not contact the cyber helpline because his phone became unresponsive.
After regaining access to his device, the man filed a formal complaint with local authorities, providing details of the transaction and the suspicious application. He also requested the bank to investigate the unauthorized withdrawal.
Such incidents highlight the growing threat of malicious applications in India, prompting banks and law enforcement to strengthen digital security measures and raise public awareness about safe app usage.
The app, which appeared without the user’s consent, accessed the banking credentials stored on the device and initiated the transfer. The victim could not contact the cyber helpline because his phone became unresponsive.
After regaining access to his device, the man filed a formal complaint with local authorities, providing details of the transaction and the suspicious application. He also requested the bank to investigate the unauthorized withdrawal.
Such incidents highlight the growing threat of malicious applications in India, prompting banks and law enforcement to strengthen digital security measures and raise public awareness about safe app usage.