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Mumbai Crime Branch Arrests 36-Year-Old BTech Dropout Over 2,805 Malicious APKs Linked To ₹15.75-Crore Cyber Fraud
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· October 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points An investigation began after a complaint was filed regarding a 72-year-old senior citizen who was cheated of a significant amount of money. The accused, a 36-year-old BTech dropout, allegedly developed and sold these files.
A software developer is accused of creating malicious files used by cybercrime gangs. The accused, a 36-year-old BTech dropout, allegedly developed and sold these files. An investigation began after a complaint was filed regarding a 72-year-old senior citizen who was cheated of a significant amount of money.
The senior citizen received a call from an unknown person posing as a bank manager. This incident led to further investigation, which uncovered a large number of malicious files.
Further details about the case are available, including the extent of the alleged cyber fraud and the actions taken by authorities.
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Category: safety Published: October 5, 2026 Source: Free Press Journal Reading time: 1 min
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