Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Businessman Loses Rs 9.71 Lakh to Fake RTO App
A businessman in Mumbai lost Rs 9.71 lakh after installing a fake app that looked like an RTO challan.
The app was actually made by cyber criminals to steal money.
The businessman did not get any messages from his bank about the transactions.
The police are investigating the case.
It's important to be careful when installing apps and to check if they are real before giving any personal information.
A Mumbai businessman lost Rs 9.71 lakh after installing a fake RTO challan app.
The app was a malicious application created by cyber criminals to siphon money.
The victim did not receive any SMS alerts or email notifications from the bank.
The Bangur Nagar Police are investigating the case.
The police advise the public to be cautious while installing apps and to verify their authenticity.
- Who
- A chemical businessman based in Goregaon, Mumbai
- What
- Loss of Rs 9.71 lakh due to a fake RTO challan app
- When
- Last month (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- The victim installed a malicious app disguised as an RTO challan, leading to unauthorized transactions
Victim
Cyber Criminals
Nature of the Scam
Victim
The victim was tricked into installing a malicious app disguised as an RTO challan, leading to the loss of Rs 9.71 lakh.
Cyber Criminals
The cyber criminals created and distributed the fake app to siphon money from unsuspecting victims.
- Victim's Profession
- Chemical businessman
- Location of Victim
- Goregaon, Mumbai
- Amount Lost
- Rs 9.71 lakh
- Method of Scam
- Malicious mobile application disguised as an RTO challan
- Action Taken
- Case registered by Bangur Nagar Police
