Cyber Fraud Busted Near Kolkata: Five Arrested in Fake App Scam

• Police busted a cyber fraud racket operating through fake mobile applications near Kolkata.
• Five individuals were arrested from Maheshtala, South 24 Parganas, for cheating and data theft.
• The accused created malicious apps that gave them control over users' smartphones, accessing banking credentials and personal data.
• Stolen information was used for financial fraud; 10 laptops, 24 mobile phones, and two routers were seized.
• Four accused are from Bihar, one from Maharashtra; investigation is ongoing to track money trails and identify more involved.

Why It Matters: A fake app cyber fraud racket was busted near Kolkata, leading to five arrests and seizure of devices.