Jamtara Model Evolves: Rs 38 Lakh Wiped Out Without OTP Via SIM Porting

• Cyber fraudsters use a new, dangerous method: SIM porting and device hacking to empty bank accounts without an OTP.
• Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested a gang linked to Jamtara, Jharkhand, for defrauding Rs 38.10 lakh.
• Fraudsters gained access to the victim's phone via WhatsApp, ported the SIM, and transferred funds via IMPS, NEFT, and UPI.
• 21-year-old Ayush Sharma, the mastermind, lured individuals via Instagram to rent bank accounts and SIM cards for commission.
• Police apprehended key members, including Vipul Kashyap and Vishal Kumar, and are searching for others in Jamtara.