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Ex-MP Naresh Gujral Loses ₹7.8 Cr in Sophisticated Cyber Fraud
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🗓 19 Jun 2026, 10:02 AM
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Former Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Gujral has been defrauded of Rs 7.8 crore through a complex cyber scam involving impersonation and manipulation of phone records. Police have managed to freeze Rs 4 crore of the lost funds.
Former Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Gujral has fallen victim to a significant cyber fraud, losing Rs 7.8 crore. The scam involved perpetrators impersonating Gujral on a messaging platform.
Investigators revealed that the fraudsters manipulated an employee's phone records. This allowed them to authorize multiple RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) transfers, leading to the substantial financial loss.
Authorities have taken action, successfully freezing Rs 4 crore of the defrauded amount. The investigation into the sophisticated cyber scam is ongoing.
Investigators revealed that the fraudsters manipulated an employee's phone records. This allowed them to authorize multiple RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) transfers, leading to the substantial financial loss.
Authorities have taken action, successfully freezing Rs 4 crore of the defrauded amount. The investigation into the sophisticated cyber scam is ongoing.