DP of deceit: Ex-PM’s son loses Rs 7.8 crore to cyber scam
Former Indian MP Naresh Gujral was defrauded of Rs 7.8 crore after cybercriminals impersonated him on a messaging platform to manipulate his employees. Police have managed to freeze Rs 4 crore of the stolen funds while investigating the sophisticated social engineering attack.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the growing threat of AI-assisted impersonation and cyber fraud targeting high-profile individuals and corporate financial systems.
Ex-MP Naresh Gujral loses Rs 7.8cr to cyber crooks who digitally impersonate him | Delhi News - The Times of India
The article reports on a criminal event using standard journalistic practices without taking a political stance.
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