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Cyber Fraud In Navi Mumbai: Logistics Firm Loses ₹62 Lakh After Fraudsters Impersonate UK-Based Owner On WhatsApp
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· September 4, 2026
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Key points They contacted the company's accountant and convinced her to transfer money to two IndusInd Bank accounts. A logistics company was allegedly duped of ₹62 lakh by a cyber gang.
A logistics company was allegedly duped of ₹62 lakh by a cyber gang. The fraudsters impersonated the company's UK-based owner on WhatsApp, using the owner's photograph as a profile picture. They contacted the company's accountant and convinced her to transfer money to two IndusInd Bank accounts.
The cyber gang's actions have led to a case being registered against unidentified accused. The case is being investigated by Police Inspector Vishal Patil.
Further details of the investigation are being conducted by the Navi Mumbai Cyber Police, who have registered the case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.
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Category: business Published: September 4, 2026 Source: Free Press Journal Reading time: 1 min
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