A case of cyber fraud has come to light in Bamorkalan village under the Khaniyadhana area of Shivpuri district, where fraudsters hacked the mobile phone of a retired teacher and siphoned off Rs 3.40 lakh from his account.

The victim, Kailash Narayan Soni, received an APK file on his mobile phone via WhatsApp. After downloading the file, his phone was hacked, and the fraudsters stole the entire amount using the YONO SBI application.

Police complaint and delayed FIR registration

The victim submitted an application at the police station regarding the incident on October 8, following which an FIR was registered at the Bamorkalan police station on October 27. The police have not been able to confirm the reasons for the 19-day delay in registering the FIR.

Following the complaint and police action, the victim is now waiting to get his defrauded money back. Further investigation into the matter is underway.