Jaipur, April 4 (IANS) In a swift and commendable response, the Cyber Crime Police Station in Jaipur’s Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan has successfully foiled a case of digital fraud and recovered Rs 99,998 for a victim within 48 hours, officials said on Saturday.

Acting under the direction of Sawai Madhopur Superintendent of Police (SP) Jyeshtha Maitreyi, the cyber team demonstrated efficiency and vigilance amid the ongoing ‘Mule Hunter’ campaign against cybercrime.

The victim, Babulal Prajapat, a resident of Dhamun Khurd in Sawai Madhopur district, fell prey to cyber fraudsters, who sent him a malicious APK file disguised as the YONO SBI mobile application via WhatsApp, officials added.

Unaware of the threat, Prajapat downloaded the file, which led to his mobile phone being compromised.

Within moments, Rs 99,998 was fraudulently withdrawn from his bank account, officials said.

Upon receiving the complaint, the cyber police acted immediately.

Under the guidance of SP Maitreyi and Additional Superintendent of Police Vijay Singh, the team launched an investigation, officials added.

Working under the supervision of Circle Officer (Cyber) Jaiprakash Atal, police officials traced the stolen funds to an account held at The Gayatri Co-operative Urban Bank Limited.

Without delay, the police coordinated with the bank’s Nodal Officer and successfully placed a hold on the suspicious bank account.

Their prompt action ensured that the entire defrauded amount was secured before it could be further siphoned off, officials said.

The funds were subsequently transferred back to the complainant’s bank account, bringing relief to the victim.

Police officials have once again urged the public to remain cautious while downloading applications from unknown sources or clicking on suspicious links.

They emphasised that legitimate banking apps should only be downloaded from official app stores and warned against trusting files received via messaging platforms.

This incident highlights both the growing threat of cyber fraud and the importance of timely reporting.

It also showcases the proactive approach and effectiveness of the Sawai Madhopur cyber police in safeguarding citizens from financial crimes, officials added.

–IANS

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