Udupi: 69-year-old man loses Rs 3.83 lakh in cyber fraud due to APK file received via WhatsApp
case registered
Udupi: A 69-year-old man from Udupi has fallen victim to a cyber fraud that resulted in a loss of Rs 3,83,800, following a single click on an APK file received via WhatsApp.
In a complaint, K. Jayaram reportedly explained that he had received an APK file on WhatsApp on November 28. Trusting the source, he clicked on the file, unknowingly triggering a series of fraudulent transactions. A total of Rs 3,83,800 was siphoned from various savings accounts linked to his bank details and transferred into the fraudster's account.
The senior citizen became aware of the unauthorised transactions only after receiving an alert message later that day. Alarmed by the sudden deductions, he filed a complaint with the Cyber Economic and Narcotics (CEN) station in Udupi.
A case has been registered under Sections 66 D of IT ACT and 318(2) of Bharartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
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MEA reports more than 200 Indians enlisted in Russian military since 2022; 26 deaths confirmed
More than 200 Indian nationals have joined the Russian armed forces since 2022, with 26 are confirmed dead, MEA—The Ministry of External Affairs have informed the Upper house of the Parliament: Rajya Sabha.
In a written response, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has stated that at least 202 Indians are reported to have joined the Russian army. Among these recruited personnels, 26 have lost their lives; while, seven individuals have been reported missing by Russian authorities. He added that the remains of two deceased Indian nationals were cremated in Russia.
Singh noted that the sustained diplomatic efforts by the Indian government have led to the early discharge of 119 individuals. He further added that the discussions are going smoothly with the Russians to secure the release of the remaining personnel, with efforts underway to facilitate the early discharge of 50 more Indian nationals.
According to the minister, the Union government is in contact with Russian authorities to ensure the safety, welfare, and prompt return of Indian citizens serving in the Russian army. The issue, he said, is being addressed at multiple levels, including interactions between senior leaders, ministers, and officials of both countries.
The said disclosure was made in response to queries raised by Saket Gokhale, the MP of Trinamool Congress, and Randeep Singh Surjewala, the MP of INC, regarding the number of Indians allegedly recruited into the military service in Russia; Along with the details of deaths and missing persons reported since 2022.
