India records multi‑million rupee cyber frauds in Rajkot and Hyderabad

In Rajkot, a 63‑year‑old retired woman ordered five milk packs through the Zepto app, received spoiled product and sought a ₹175 refund. A fraudster posing as Zepto customer‑care (identifying himself as Ismail Ansari) contacted her via WhatsApp, sent a malicious APK and persuaded her to approve UPI transactions that moved a total of ₹1,91,334 to several bank accounts. The victim reported the loss to the national cyber‑helpline (1930) and the Rajkot cyber‑crime police have filed FIRs against the phone numbers and bank accounts involved.

In Hyderabad, businessman Kondapalli Ganesh, who had bought a ₹51 lakh “Ganesh laddu” at a local festival, promised 6 % monthly returns and attracted investments from neighbours. Authorities allege he defrauded about ₹3.45 crore before fleeing in April 2024. The cyber‑economic offence wing has registered a case and is actively searching for him.