Major E-Commerce Fraud: 332 Premium Smartphones Worth Rs 1.6 Crore Stolen Through Fake Orders in Kerala

Nov 14, 2025 03:05 pm CST

A sophisticated fraud scheme targeting Flipkart's delivery hubs in Kerala's Ernakulam district has resulted in the theft of 332 high-end smartphones valued at Rs 1.61 crore. Four delivery hub managers allegedly used fake customer identities to order premium devices from Apple, Samsung, Vivo, and iQOO between August and October 2025. Ernakulam Rural Cyber Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into this significant e-commerce crime.