The Jyoti Nagar police station in Jaipur has registered a complaint of cyber fraud filed by the deputy manager of Punjab National Bank (PNB) Bank located at Nehru Palace. Deputy Manager Mithalal Meena reported that he received a message containing a link to download an APK file on his mobile number. Upon opening the link on March 31 at 9:15 am, Rs 2,37,000 were debited from his account. Upon receiving the message, the manager immediately called 1930 and had the account seized.
The Jyoti Nagar police station has registered a case of cyber crime based on the complaint filed by PNB Deputy Manager Mithalal. The investigation has commenced, and efforts are being made to collect information about the bank account in which the money was transferred. As per the initial investigation, the amount has been transferred to HDFC Bank.
The victim also lodged a complaint by calling the cyber cell number 1930 and filed a complaint of fraud with PNB. The victim stated that they did not share any account-related information with anyone, raising questions about how the money was withdrawn. The police have registered an FIR based on the manager’s complaint and have initiated an investigation.
How this fraud happened with PNB Bank Manager?
As per the sources, a message is being circulated on whatsapp groups to download a mobile app. The name of the app is PNB BANK UPDATE.apk and this is not a genuine app. This is a fake app that is not available on google play store.
Once the user downloads this app, the details of the mobile are remotely accessed by hackers. These hackers can steal all your confidential data such as UPI PIN, ATM PIN, etc. and easily commit financial frauds.
It is important to be cautious when downloading apps on your phone. Cybercrime is increasing, and if you are not careful, you could become a victim. Make sure to thoroughly check and verify any app before downloading it to protect yourself from potential harm.