PORVORIM: Porvorim Police have arrested a 25-year-old man from Amravati, Maharashtra, for his alleged involvement in a cyber fraud case in which a senior citizen from Porvorim lost ₹1.94 lakh through a malicious APK file.
According to police, the incident came to light after a complaint was lodged on October 4, 2026. The victim stated that he was trying to book an online appointment at Goa Medical College when unknown fraudsters contacted him and shared an APK file, claiming it was required to complete the appointment process.
After downloading the file, ₹1,94,000 was allegedly debited from his bank account without authorisation.
Porvorim Police registered a case under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and initiated an investigation.
Technical investigation reportedly traced the suspects to Amravati district in Maharashtra. A police team comprising PSI Sitaram Malik and Constables Hemant Gaonkar and Bhikaji Parab travelled to Amravati with assistance from the local district police.
Following interrogation and technical analysis, police arrested Sumit Rajesh Ingole (25), a resident of Masanganj, Amravati City, and brought him to Goa in connection with the case.
Police said further investigation is underway to identify other persons involved and uncover the wider cyber fraud network.
The investigation is being conducted by PSI Sachin Shirodkar under the supervision of PI Tukaram Chavan, SDPO Porvorim SP Vishwesh Karpe and SP North Rahul Gupta, IPS.
