iPhone stolen during accident, SIM swapped to another device
A Bengaluru resident, identified as Prasad, lost Rs 3.51 lakh after his iPhone was stolen at the scene of an accident. The incident occurred when Prasad was involved in a road accident, and during the chaos, his iPhone went missing. Suspecting theft, Prasad later discovered that the SIM card from his iPhone had been removed and inserted into a different handset.
Financial loss and investigation underway
The stolen iPhone was used to carry out unauthorized transactions, resulting in a loss of Rs 3.51 lakh. According to police sources, the SIM swap allowed the thief to bypass security measures and access banking apps. Authorities are investigating the case and have urged citizens to remain vigilant during emergencies. No arrests have been made so far.
Police advisory on phone security
In light of this incident, police have advised the public to enable SIM lock and use strong passwords for financial apps. They also recommend reporting lost or stolen phones immediately to the service provider and bank. The case highlights the growing trend of thefts targeting smartphones for financial fraud.
