A couple in Rudrapur allegedly lost ₹1.49 lakh from their bank accounts after their mobile phone was hacked and began receiving repeated OTPs. Police have registered a first information report against an unknown person.

Sachin Rana, a resident of Netaji Subhash Colony in Ward No. 2, said his mobile phone was hacked on 8 October. After the incident, the phone could neither receive calls nor make outgoing calls.

How the withdrawals were discovered

Rana said OTPs started arriving on the phone that same night. He then switched the device off.

On 15 October, the bank contacted him and said his vehicle instalment for the month had not been paid. Rana told the bank that his account had sufficient balance, prompting him to visit the branch and check the accounts.

The account review showed that ₹1.49 lakh had been withdrawn from the bank accounts belonging to Rana and his wife, Meena Devi. The supplied report does not specify how the withdrawals were carried out or identify the recipient of the money.

Police action

CO Vibhav Saini said police registered a FIR against an unidentified person on the basis of Rana’s complaint. The available information does not state whether anyone has been arrested or whether the withdrawn money has been recovered.

Conclusion

The case concerns withdrawals totalling ₹1.49 lakh from the accounts of Sachin Rana and Meena Devi after their mobile phone was hacked. Police have registered a FIR against an unknown person, and further investigative details were not provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How much money was withdrawn from the couple’s accounts?

₹1.49 lakh was withdrawn from the bank accounts of Sachin Rana and Meena Devi.

Q. Where did the incident take place?

The couple lives in Netaji Subhash Colony, Ward No. 2, in Rudrapur.

Q. When was the mobile phone hacked?

Sachin Rana said the phone was hacked on 8 October.

Q. What happened to the phone after the reported hack?

The phone could not receive calls or make outgoing calls, and repeated OTPs began arriving that night.

Q. How did the couple learn about the withdrawals?

They checked their accounts after the bank informed Rana that his vehicle instalment had not been paid despite sufficient balance.

Q. Has police registered a case?

Yes. CO Vibhav Saini said police registered a FIR against an unidentified person based on the complaint.

Q. Has anyone been arrested?

The available information does not report any arrest.