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Fraudsters Target Ex-PM Gujral's Son, Rs 7.8 Cr Transfer Halted
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 19 Jun 2026, 03:02 AM
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An employee of former Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Gujral narrowly avoided a significant financial loss after fraudsters attempted to siphon Rs 7.8 crore from the company's account via a sophisticated WhatsApp scam. The bank's swift alert system prevented the full amount from being transferred, leading to the recovery of over half the funds.
An employee working for former Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Gujral was targeted by internet fraudsters in an elaborate scam. The employee received WhatsApp messages purportedly from his 'boss', instructing an immediate transfer of Rs 7.8 crore from the company's bank account.
Fortunately, the bank's vigilance system detected the suspicious transaction. The bank promptly raised an alert, enabling law enforcement to intervene before the entire sum could be moved. This quick action proved crucial in recovering more than half of the intended fraudulent transfer.
The incident highlights the increasing sophistication of online fraud schemes, where impersonation tactics are used to deceive individuals into authorizing large financial movements.
Fortunately, the bank's vigilance system detected the suspicious transaction. The bank promptly raised an alert, enabling law enforcement to intervene before the entire sum could be moved. This quick action proved crucial in recovering more than half of the intended fraudulent transfer.
The incident highlights the increasing sophistication of online fraud schemes, where impersonation tactics are used to deceive individuals into authorizing large financial movements.