In Jaipur’s Sawai Madhopur district, the Cyber Crime Police Station swiftly intervened to thwart a digital fraud case, managing to retrieve Rs 99,998 for a victim within 48 hours. Acting on the directives of Sawai Madhopur Superintendent of Police Jyeshtha Maitreyi, the cyber team’s prompt action was part of the ongoing ‘Mule Hunter’ campaign against cybercrime.
The victim, Babulal Prajapat from Dhamun Khurd in Sawai Madhopur, was targeted by cyber fraudsters who tricked him into downloading a malicious APK file disguised as the YONO SBI mobile application via WhatsApp. Unaware of the danger, Prajapat’s phone was compromised upon downloading the file, resulting in the fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 99,998 from his bank account.
Upon receiving the complaint, the cyber police acted swiftly, launching an investigation under the guidance of SP Maitreyi and Additional Superintendent of Police Vijay Singh. With the supervision of Circle Officer (Cyber) Jaiprakash Atal, the police traced the stolen funds to an account at The Gayatri Co-operative Urban Bank Limited, promptly coordinating with the bank to freeze the suspicious account and secure the defrauded amount before further losses occurred.
The recovered funds were returned to the victim’s bank account, providing relief. Authorities reiterated the importance of caution when downloading apps from unknown sources or clicking on suspicious links, advising the public to only use official app stores for banking apps and to avoid downloading files from messaging platforms. This incident underscores the rising threat of cyber fraud and the significance of timely reporting, demonstrating the proactive measures taken by the Sawai Madhopur cyber police to protect citizens from financial crimes.
