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Crime
CID Officer Loses ₹1.9 Lakh in Cyber Scam After Mobile Update, Case Filed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 02:16 PM
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A CID employee in Punjab reported that a sudden mobile update led to the disappearance of ₹1.90 lakh from his bank account. Police have filed a cyber‑fraud case against an unidentified suspect.
A CID officer in Punjab has come forward after discovering that a sudden update on his mobile phone resulted in the loss of ₹1.90 lakh from his bank account. The officer, who wishes to remain anonymous, reported that the money was transferred to an unknown account shortly after the device was updated.
Investigators believe that the incident is part of a new wave of cyber‑fraud tactics where attackers target mobile devices to gain unauthorized access to banking credentials. The officer’s account details were reportedly compromised, allowing the fraudster to initiate a transfer without his knowledge.
The Punjab Police have registered a complaint under the Information Technology Act and are actively tracing the transaction. A cyber‑crime squad has been assigned to investigate the case and identify the suspect.
Cyber‑security experts warn that such attacks are on the rise, urging users to keep their devices and banking apps updated with secure authentication methods. The incident underscores the need for stricter security protocols within law‑enforcement agencies.
Investigators believe that the incident is part of a new wave of cyber‑fraud tactics where attackers target mobile devices to gain unauthorized access to banking credentials. The officer’s account details were reportedly compromised, allowing the fraudster to initiate a transfer without his knowledge.
The Punjab Police have registered a complaint under the Information Technology Act and are actively tracing the transaction. A cyber‑crime squad has been assigned to investigate the case and identify the suspect.
Cyber‑security experts warn that such attacks are on the rise, urging users to keep their devices and banking apps updated with secure authentication methods. The incident underscores the need for stricter security protocols within law‑enforcement agencies.