Polavaram MLA Loses ₹12 Lakh in WhatsApp Challan Cyber Scam
Balaraju clicked on a fake RTA challan link sent via WhatsApp before cybercriminals siphoned off the money.
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2026-03-22 06:08 GMT
Amaravati: Cybercriminals allegedly duped Balaraju of ₹12 lakh in an online fraud. According to reports, the MLA received a WhatsApp message containing a link in the name of an RTA challan. After clicking on the link, ₹12 lakh was reportedly withdrawn from his bank account.
On realising that he had fallen victim to cyber fraud, the legislator lodged a complaint with the police. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway to trace the accused and recover the amount.