A startling incident of a silent financial theft has emerged, serving as a serious warning for bank account holders. Funds were reportedly withdrawn from an individual’s bank account overnight, with no prior notification and even though the mobile phone was not in use during the transaction.

The victim, identified as Ramesh Marakala, a resident near Bharat Petrol Bunk in Tekkatte, Kundapura, discovered that a sum of ₹90,000 was drawn from his Union Bank account around midnight via IMPS (Immediate Payment Service).

The victim insists that no information was compromised through his phone, nor was the device in active use. Importantly, he stated that he did not receive any One-Time Password (OTP), install any new apps, or click on any suspicious links. Stock Investing Mastermind Beginners Handbook to Winning the Stock Market | Learn Fundamental Analysis Investing Strategies | Especially for Beginners, Students, Indian Retail Investor | ZebraLearn Hardcover – 1 January 2022

Despite the absence of these typical indicators of fraud, the unauthorized transfer occurred while he was asleep, suggesting a sophisticated form of cyber-theft that bypasses standard security checks.The stolen amount was reportedly transferred and deposited into a bank account in Kolkata.

Mr. Marakala has filed a formal cyber fraud complaint regarding the incident, which highlights a seemingly effortless method for criminals to siphon off money without leaving a traceable immediate clue. Also Read: Cloud Seeding Experiment Fails in Delhi: What Went Wrong!?