Rs 6.35 lakh UPI fraud: Udupi engineer loses money from two bank accounts

Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi, January 23, 2026: A cyber fraud case involving the unauthorised transfer of over ₹6.35 lakh through UPI has been reported in Udupi.

According to the complaint, Chetan Kumar, a civil engineer from Kunjibettu, Udupi, holds accounts in two nationalised banks. On January 20, beginning around 7.30 pm, a total of ₹4,39,500 was fraudulently transferred in multiple transactions from his Bank of Baroda account. In addition, ₹1,96,400 was similarly withdrawn from his Karnataka Bank account, without his knowledge.

UPI fraud

The complainant became aware of the unauthorised transactions after receiving SMS alerts from the banks on his mobile phone.

Unknown persons are suspected to have carried out the fraud using the UPI platform, causing a total financial loss of ₹6,35,900.

Based on the complaint, the Udupi CEN Police Station has registered a case under Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act and Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation is underway.

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