Cyber Fraudsters Hack Phones, Dupe Two Policemen in Ghaziabad

Two Policemen in Ghaziabad Lose Over ₹1.8 Lakh After Hackers Breach Their Phones

In a startling reminder of how far cybercriminals have advanced, two police personnel in Uttar Pradesh have themselves become victims of online fraud. A head constable posted at Hindon Airport and a sub-inspector serving in Etah district lost a combined ₹1.8 lakh after hackers allegedly gained remote access to their mobile phones and siphoned off money from their bank accounts.
The incident occurred under Tila Mor police station limits, and after weeks of delay, the case has now been transferred to the Cyber Cell for a detailed investigation.

Funds Withdrawn Through Multiple Transactions After Phone Compromise

Head Constable Ravish Kumar reported that the fraudulent withdrawals began early on September 6. At around 4:45 a.m., he received a message indicating a debit of ₹10,000. Shocked, he checked his phone — which was with him — and confirmed that he had made no such transaction.
Within the next two hours, hackers conducted 12 rapid transactions from two of his bank accounts, draining a total of ₹1.35 lakh. Ravish said he tried to contact his bank immediately, but confusion and panic caused delays that allowed the criminals to finish the transfers uninterrupted.

Complaint Registered Only After Nearly Two Months

Although the constable promptly approached the Cyber Cell and repeatedly requested registration of a formal case, officers initially assured him the matter was under inquiry. It took almost two months for the FIR to be officially lodged.
During the early stages of the probe, investigators discovered a second victim — Sub-Inspector Harendra Singh from Etah — who had lost ₹45,000 in a similar manner.

Fraudster Routes One Victim’s Money Through Another’s Account

A surprising twist added further stress to both officers.
Ravish Kumar revealed that the ₹45,000 stolen from the sub-inspector’s account had first been routed into his account before being withdrawn by the fraudster. Mistaking Ravish for the culprit, the sub-inspector allegedly demanded repayment. Ravish clarified that he, too, was a victim and that the hacker had used his account merely as a temporary channel for the fraudulent withdrawals.

Both officers are said to be financially and emotionally affected by the incident — underscoring how even trained personnel can be targeted by sophisticated cybercriminals.

Cyber Cell Begins Technical Analysis to Trace Hackers

ACP Shalimar Garden Atul Kumar confirmed that the case is now under Cyber Cell supervision.
Teams are currently analyzing bank transfer logs, mobile phone data, and digital trails left by remote access software suspected to have been used in the breach.
Initial assessments indicate the involvement of advanced mobile-hacking tools capable of overriding security protocols.

Police Personnel Now Among Prime Targets for Cybercriminals

Cybersecurity specialists note that fraudsters are increasingly attempting to exploit law enforcement officials, banking on the high-value accounts and sensitive access many officers possess.
The case highlights the growing sophistication of cybercrime operations and reinforces the need for better digital hygiene, regular security audits, and stronger device authentication practices.

Authorities have urged the public — including government employees and police personnel — to stay alert to suspicious links, unknown apps, and unsolicited calls. Any unusual banking activity should be reported immediately through the 1930 helpline or the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal.

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