Bengaluru man loses ₹6.79 lakh to fake RTO e-challan scam

A Bengaluru man was duped of ₹6.79 lakh after clicking on a fake Regional Transport Office (RTO) e-challan link received on his phone. Cyber fraudsters tricked him into sharing sensitive financial details, leading to unauthorised withdrawals from his bank account. The incident highlights the growing prevalence of phishing scams targeting Indian motorists through fraudulent traffic violation messages. Police have been alerted and an investigation is underway to trace the culprits.