India News | Delhi Man Steals Mobile Phone, Transfers Money Via Banking App; Arrested

New Delhi, Aug 19 (PTI) A 42-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stealing mobile phones and transferring money to his account via the banking apps installed in those, police said on Saturday.

The accused Samson Sachdeva, a resident of Kishan Garh Village, was found to be involved in seven cases earlier, they said.

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A complainant, whose mobile phone was stolen at Hauz Khas metro station, found after getting a new SIM that someone had transferred Rs 4,49,477 (Rs 4.49 lakh) from the four credit cards linked to the Paytm app installed in his device, a senior police officer said.

During investigation, the accused was traced at Kishan Garh where a raid was conducted and Sachdeva arrested. Five mobile phones used in the crime were seized from him, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Chandan Chowdhary said.

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During interrogation, Sachdeva disclosed that he stole phones in crowded places and transferred money through the banking apps installed, he added.

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