Narmadapuram. A farmer was allegedly cheated of ₹4.35 lakh after being lured with a promise of up to 2% discount on diesel purchases.
Police have detained a man from Jharkhand in connection with the case. The accused has been identified as 36-year-old Tinku Kumar, a resident of Banadag in Hazaribagh district. Police are questioning him to determine his alleged role and identify others who may have been involved.
The case relates to Dinesh Muradiya, a resident of Dangiwada. He filed a cyber fraud complaint at Makhan Nagar police station in January 2026. According to the complaint, he received an APK file on WhatsApp. After downloading the file, suspicious activity was allegedly detected on his mobile phone. Shortly afterward, a total of ₹4.35 lakh was transferred from his bank account through multiple transactions.
During the investigation, police found that the accused allegedly posed as a representative of a transport-related company and offered a diesel discount of 1.5% to 2%. He also allegedly promised mechanic services and said that a fuel card could be arranged for around ₹3,000. Trusting the offer, the victim entered his details through a link and file sent by the accused.
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Police allege that a fake fuel card was subsequently created on the victim’s mobile phone. The victim’s details and the card were allegedly used for transactions in the name of diesel recharging. During this process, money was transferred from his bank account. The victim later discovered the unauthorized transactions and approached the police.
Following the complaint, police obtained technical information from the cyber cell. Investigators traced the financial transactions and other digital evidence and allegedly identified Tinku Kumar’s involvement. A police team subsequently travelled to Jharkhand, detained him and brought him to Narmadapuram for questioning.
Police are questioning the accused to determine how the APK file was prepared, what information may have been accessed from the victim’s mobile phone and which bank accounts were allegedly used to move the stolen money. Investigators are also examining whether other people were involved in the operation and are working to establish their identities and roles.
The case highlights how cybercriminals can use attractive discount offers and digital files to gain a victim’s trust. After persuading users to download an APK file or provide personal information, criminals may attempt to gain access to sensitive data and carry out unauthorized financial transactions.
Police are examining the digital trail and financial transactions to establish the complete sequence of events. Further action will be taken based on the questioning of the detained accused and the evidence gathered during the investigation.
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