Rohit Virendrasinh Shakya is accused of helping build 121 fake Android apps impersonating SBI, PNB, Axis Bank and PM-Kisan after learning app development through YouTube and AI tools.
Indian police have arrested 18-year-old Rohit Virendrasinh Shakya over allegations that he helped orchestrate a ₹64 crore cyber fraud network. He is accused of creating 121 fake Android apps that impersonated SBI, PNB, Axis Bank and PM-Kisan, using skills he learned through YouTube and AI tools. The case highlights how low-cost development resources and generative AI can lower the barrier to building phishing-style apps that mimic trusted financial and government services.