Hyderabad Cyber Crime: Senior Citizen Loses Rs 1.95 Lakh in Sophisticated Auto Driver Phone Theft Scam

Oct 03, 2025 05:08 pm CST

Three individuals arrested in Hyderabad for orchestrating a sophisticated mobile phone theft that led to unauthorized transactions of Rs 1.95 lakh from a 68-year-old's bank account. The scammers used PhonePe and gaming platforms to launder the stolen funds. Authorities advise extreme caution when using shared transportation and digital payment services.