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Crime
Jalandhar Resident Loses Rs 1.62 Lakh in Mobile Hacking Scam
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 04:46 PM
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A Jalandhar citizen reported a fraud of Rs 1.62 lakh after his mobile phone was hacked, according to local media.
A resident of Jalandhar, Punjab, informed authorities that he fell victim to a fraud amounting to Rs 1.62 lakh after his mobile device was compromised.
The perpetrator allegedly accessed the victim’s phone, obtained personal and financial details, and used them to siphon money from his bank accounts.
Local police have opened a case under cyber‑crime provisions and are tracing the digital trail to identify the hacker.
Officials urged citizens to secure their smartphones with strong passwords, enable two‑factor authentication, and avoid clicking on suspicious links.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further updates will be provided as authorities progress.
The perpetrator allegedly accessed the victim’s phone, obtained personal and financial details, and used them to siphon money from his bank accounts.
Local police have opened a case under cyber‑crime provisions and are tracing the digital trail to identify the hacker.
Officials urged citizens to secure their smartphones with strong passwords, enable two‑factor authentication, and avoid clicking on suspicious links.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further updates will be provided as authorities progress.