Uttar Pradesh Cyber Fraud: Money Deducted After Clicking Fake Challan Link, APK File Causes Havoc

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RTO E-Challan APK Scam: Clicking Link Empties Bank Accounts in Kasganj

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News18•24-02-2026, 21:13

RTO E-Challan APK Scam: Clicking Link Empties Bank Accounts in Kasganj

•A new cyber fraud method involving a fake "RTO E-Challan APK" file is targeting residents in Kasganj.
•Victims receive messages about pending RTO challans with a link to download the malicious APK file.
•Upon installing the APK, victims' mobile phones are hacked, leading to unauthorized deductions from their bank accounts without sharing OTPs.
•Three individuals in Kotwali Ganjdundwara area have already lost money to this scam.
•Police advise against opening such links and to report cybercrime immediately to helpline 1930; enable two-step verification on social media.

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