DAVANAGERE: A man lost Rs 12.07 lakh to cyber fraudsters who threatened him with disconnection of the gas pipeline, at S S Layout in the city. The message sent on WhatsApp in the name of Mahanagara Palike Gas Agency.

When the victim called a number provided in the message, he received an APK file. On opening the file, he received a series OTPs and money was deducted from his bank account. A complaint has been filed in Davanagere CEN police station.
