Thief steals phone and withdraw ₹43,000 via online from bank account
A 54-year-old businessman in the southern Indian city of Chikkamagaluru lost his mobile phone on August 31 while travelling on a train.
Two days later, a thief stole his phone and withdrew ₹43,000 via online from his bank account.
He then contacted Mr. Rajashekhara M.M., a resident of Peenya II stage, and asked him for personal details under the pretext of verification.
Trusting the caller to be a policeman, he shared the details including the bank account password.
The police are now on the lookout for the the accused, using the transactions details.