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Cyber fraud case filed by MLA Pooja Pal after account theft

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Member of Legislative Assembly Pooja Pal reported a cyber fraud involving the unauthorized withdrawal of 1.55 lakh rupees from her bank account.

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  • Uttar Pradesh MLA Pooja Pal has reported the theft of approximately 1.55 lakh rupees from her Union Bank account.
  • The funds were siphoned off through unauthorized PhonePe transactions between August 22 and September 13, 2026.
  • Pal suspects her iPhone may have been hacked, leading to the unauthorized access of her financial and personal data.
  • Police are currently investigating the digital trail and transaction history to identify the perpetrators.

What to watch next

  • Completion of the technical investigation by the police cyber cell.
  • Recovery status of the stolen funds from the bank accounts involved.
  • Outcome of the investigation into the suspected iPhone hacking.

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Named India · PhonePe · Pooja Pal · Union Bank · Dhoomanganj Police Station · Uttar Pradesh Police

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