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Crime
Crime Branch Recovers Rs 5 Lakh Stolen via Fake APK Scam
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 08:17 AM
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The crime branch has secured a full refund of ₹5 lakh after a scam involving fake APK files defrauded six victims.
The crime branch announced that it has recovered the entire ₹5 lakh that was siphoned from six victims through a fraudulent Android application. The scam involved the distribution of counterfeit APK files that lured users into installing malicious software. After a thorough investigation, the police traced the source of the funds and reclaimed the money. Victims have been notified and the refund has been processed. The case is now closed pending further legal action against the perpetrators.