Cyber Fraud in Bengaluru Involves Impersonation Using Businessperson's Photo
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 8
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What happened
Cyber Command Unit busted a ₹1.40-crore cyber fraud in Bengaluru. Fraudsters used the photograph of Chenraj Roychand to impersonate a university president on WhatsApp, convincing an accountant to transfer the funds from the institution’s bank account. Four individuals were arrested, and ₹8.50 lakh in cash was seized.
From thehindu.com
Why it matters
The investigation revealed that the perpetrators gained access to institutional data by sending a ZIP file and logging into WhatsApp Web. The incident highlights the financial risks associated with institutional data security and impersonation scams.
From thehindu.com
Who's involved
- BengaluruLocation where the cyber fraud took place
- Chenraj RoychandBusinessperson whose photograph was used by fraudsters for impersonation
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.Keep exploring
The entities involved
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Bengaluru
capital city of Karnataka state in India