Delhi Police Arrest Two in Major Cyber Scam Involving Malicious APK Files

The Delhi Police has busted a major cyber fraud racket involving malicious mobile applications used to gain remote access to victims’ phones and arrested two individuals, including the alleged mastermind from Uttar Pradesh, an officer said on Tuesday. According to police, the accused developed and supplied “FUD” (Fully Undetected) APK files malicious apps specifically designed to bypass antivirus and security systems to cyber fraudsters operating across the country.

The crime came to light following a complaint filed in July 2025 by a man who was duped of over Rs 1.2 lakh after receiving a fake call claiming that his electricity connection would be disconnected unless an immediate payment was made.

In separate incident, minor boy allegedly transferred Rs 33 lakh from his mother’s bank account to a neighbour’s account by taking her phone under the pretext of playing games or studying. The fraud reportedly continued for nearly five months. The shocking truth came to light only after the woman’s elder son checked the bank statement, leaving the entire family stunned.

The incident took place under the jurisdiction of Rajiv Nagar Police Station in Patna. The victim works as a teacher at a private school. According to her police complaint, her younger son would regularly take her mobile phone whenever she returned home from school. She believed the child was simply using the phone for entertainment or studies. However, during this period, the boy allegedly managed to transfer money from her bank account without her knowledge.