Lucknow: In a disturbing case of cyber fraud, Kiran Agrawal, a resident of Vaibhav Enclave, Indira Nagar, had ₹7 lakh siphoned from her bank account after her mobile phone was reportedly hacked. The matter has come to light following a complaint lodged at the Cyber Crime Police Station, Lucknow.
Her husband, Manoj Agrawal, has alleged that the fraudsters accessed his wife’s account by hacking her mobile, despite her having no internet banking or UPI ID.
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How the Fraud Unfolded
Kiran’s savings account is with Union Bank of India, Gomti Nagar. On 22 August, her mobile phone experienced network issues, which initially went unnoticed.
On 29 August, when Manoj inserted Kiran’s SIM into a new mobile device, multiple bank debit alerts began arriving, indicating unauthorized transactions. The bank was closed at the time due to holidays, and the passbook was updated on 1 September, revealing that between 22 August and 1 September, the fraudsters had transferred a total of ₹7 lakh to multiple UPI accounts.
Cyber Crime Investigation Underway
Inspector of the Cyber Crime Police Station confirmed that a case has been registered under the IT Act and fraud provisions. Bank authorities are being approached to provide details of all accounts receiving the fraudulent transfers.
Manoj Agrawal emphasized that his wife never shared any confidential banking information, nor did she have internet banking or UPI access, indicating that the mobile hack was the sole cause of the theft.
Key Takeaways
This incident highlights the rising threat of mobile hacking and UPI fraud. Cybersecurity experts advise users to remain vigilant, monitor account activity regularly, and report suspicious transactions immediately.
The Cyber Crime team is actively tracking all transactions and accounts involved, aiming to identify the culprits and recover the stolen funds.
