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  • Kannada Star Couple Upendra, Priyanka Fall Victim to Cyber Fraud; Bengaluru Police Arrest Accused

Kannada Star Couple Upendra, Priyanka Fall Victim to Cyber Fraud; Bengaluru Police Arrest Accused

This incident teaches us to think ten times before clicking on unknown links or transferring money. Although the news is alarming, there is appreciation for the police who have taken action and arrested the accused.

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Author : Richa Barua
Published : Feb 06 2026, 04:44 PM IST
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Real Star Upendra and Priyanka Fall Victim to Sophisticated Cyber Fraud
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Real Star Upendra and Priyanka Fall Victim to Sophisticated Cyber Fraud

Sandalwood's power couple, Upendra and Priyanka, were duped by cybercriminals who hacked their phones, leading to a financial loss of approximately 1.5 lakh rupees.
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How a Single Click on a Malicious Link Led to a Major WhatsApp Hack
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How a Single Click on a Malicious Link Led to a Major WhatsApp Hack

The scam began when Priyanka Upendra clicked a seemingly harmless link, which gave hackers complete control of her WhatsApp account, initiating fraudulent money requests.

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Hackers Deceive Upendra's Son into Sending Money via Hacked Account
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Posing as Priyanka, the scammers sent an urgent message to her son, who, believing his mother was in need, immediately transferred 50,000 rupees to the fraudsters.
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Richa Barua
With over two decades of experience in top media outlets like Times of India, International Business Times, and India Today, Richa currently leads Newsable and MyNation (Entertainment and Lifestyle) non-news team at Asianet News Network. Her expertise includes celebrity interviews, audience growth, and content strategy, backed by an Executive Program in Digital Marketing from IIM Calcutta, along with a journalism degree from Delhi University, a master's in media studies and corporate communications.
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