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Mumbai: 36-Year-Old MP Man Arrested For Duping Over 9600 People Of ₹150 Cr Using APK Files
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk · As published by Free Press Journal
· October 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The scope of the fraud is substantial, with nearly 10,000 victims affected and large financial losses estimated. A significant cyber fraud operation has been disrupted with the arrest of a 36-year-old individual.
A significant cyber fraud operation has been disrupted with the arrest of a 36-year-old individual. This person is accused of creating malicious files used by fraud gangs. The scope of the fraud is substantial, with nearly 10,000 victims affected and large financial losses estimated.
The accused allegedly produced a large number of harmful files, which were then sold to cyber fraud gangs. These files are linked to widespread fraud across the country.
Further details about the arrest and the operation are available from the source, including information about the accused and the nature of the malicious files.
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Category: safety ·
Published: October 6, 2026 ·
Source: Free Press Journal ·
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