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Aligarh Cyber Police Trace UPI Fraud Through Digital Evidence
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Fusion42 · 3 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
A UPI fraud case in Aligarh involved a stolen mobile phone used to perform unauthorized digital transactions withdrawing ₹780,000. Police traced the fraud to the victim's former driver through digital and banking evidence, leading to his arrest and ongoing investigation.
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You must tighten your mobile and UPI security protocols now, because easy theft of phones can lead to massive digital fraud through UPI transactions. Act fast on stolen device alerts and immediate SIM blocking to protect your customers and avoid costly breaches.
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