Navi Mumbai Cyber Fraud: 46-Year-Old Kalamboli Businessman Duped Of ₹5.20 Lakh In Fake Traffic Challan Scam; Case Registered
Navi Mumbai, September 29, 2026: A 46-year-old transport businessman from Kalamboli was allegedly duped of Rs 5.20 lakh after cyber fraudsters sent him a fake message claiming that a traffic challan had been issued against his vehicle. The victim clicked on the link provided in the message, following which his mobile phone was allegedly compromised and money was withdrawn from his bank account…
A 46-year-old transport businessman from Kalamboli, Kasim Karadali Sheikh, has been duped of Rs 5.20 lakh in a cyber fraud scam. According to police, unidentified cyber fraudsters sent him a fake message on September 19, claiming that a traffic challan had been issued against his vehicle. Suspicious, Sheikh opened the link in the message, which allegedly compromised his mobile phone.
Following multiple transactions debiting his account, he reported the incident to his bank and lodged a complaint with Taloja police under specific sections of the Indian Penal Code and Information Technology Act. Police are investigating the case and advising citizens to verify traffic challans through official channels and be cautious of suspicious links.
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