India, Aug. 26 -- As thousands in Bengaluru rush to clear their traffic dues amid the ongoing 50% penalty rebate, cyber fraudsters have found a new way to exploit unsuspecting citizens.

In one such case, a 50-year-old engineer from the city lost a staggering Rs.2.65 lakh after clicking on a malicious APK file link sent to him via WhatsApp.

The victim, Murali Mohan, a resident of Telecom Layout, had been browsing the official government website to check pending traffic fines against his vehicle. Shortly after, he received a message from an unknown number with an APK file, urging him to click the link to make the payment, The Hindu reported.

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