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Crime
Two Arrested in Bihar for Alleged Cyber Espionage, Aiding Pakistani Handlers
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 08:47 AM
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Two individuals have been arrested in Bihar for allegedly facilitating Pakistani handlers by providing them with One-Time Passwords (OTPs) received on Indian mobile numbers.
In a significant development, Bihar Police have apprehended two individuals accused of participating in a cyber espionage network. The duo is alleged to have created WhatsApp accounts using Indian mobile numbers and forwarded the One-Time Passwords (OTPs) received for account activation to Pakistani handlers. This information was revealed by Amar Ujala, a prominent Hindi news publication based in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. The case highlights the growing threat of cyber espionage and the vulnerability of Indian citizens to such activities. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released by the authorities.