Heist 2.0: Digital Deception Unveiled

Cyber criminals impersonated a private firm's owner to dupe an accountant of Rs 1.20 crore. They used an instant messaging app with the owner's photo for the scam. The fraud was discovered when another transfer was requested. Authorities are currently investigating the incident.

In a shocking turn of events, cyber criminals have managed to swindle an accountant from a private company by posing as the firm's owner, who notably is the granddaughter of a former Director General of Police (DGP).

Authorities reported that earlier this month, the criminals sent the accountant a message via an instant messaging application, accompanied by a photograph of the supposed owner, instructing a transfer of Rs 1.20 crore to an unknown account. The accountant complied and transferred the funds.

The fraudulent activities were revealed when the imposters attempted another transaction using the same strategy. This prompted the victim to file a complaint approximately a week ago, sparking an official investigation into the scam, police confirmed.