In a first in India, Apple AirTag used to stalk Ahmedabad women

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In an alarming incident, the Ahmedabad Cyber Cell has reported the first-ever case of stalking using an Apple AirTag in India. This tiny, coin-sized Bluetooth gadget is usually meant for locating lost items, but in this instance, it was misused for tracking and harassing a woman. Though such stalking incidents have been reported frequently in the US and Europe, this marks the first known case in India.

According to the Deccan Herald, the person responsible for this act is believed to be the woman's ex-partner. He employed the AirTag to keep tabs on her movements and even gain access to her phone call records.

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The victim first became suspicious in May when her iPhone 13 Pro Max repeatedly alerted her with a message saying, "AirTag Found Moving With You." These notifications occurred during her daily commute from home to work, causing alarm. In July, she shared her concerns with the Cyber Cell, and it was revealed that her driver and daughter had also received similar alerts on their phones.

Acting on her suspicion, she visited a car service station and, with their assistance, located the AirTag. Shockingly, it was hidden under the seat cover behind the driver's seat, attached with adhesive.

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The Cyber Cell has identified the person responsible for this invasive act as the victim's former partner, who had been harassing her for several months. This case emphasizes the need for vigilance and legal action against such technology-enabled harassment.

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