Cyber crime Shock: Ex-PM Inder Kumar Gujral’s Son Duped of Rs 7.8 Crore

Delhi Police has started investigating a major cyber fraud involving former parliamentarian Naresh Gujral. The senior political leader allegedly lost Rs 7.80 crore through a sophisticated impersonation scam. Authorities registered an FIR on Tuesday after receiving details about the fraudulent transaction. Investigators immediately launched efforts to trace suspects and recover the stolen amount. Officials treated the complaint seriously because of the scale and complexity involved. The case has highlighted growing concerns regarding advanced online financial frauds across India.

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Cyber Fraudsters Used WhatsApp and Fake Identity

According to investigators, fraudsters impersonated Naresh Gujral and contacted one of his employees. The accused allegedly used Gujral’s photograph to create credibility during online communication. Posing as Gujral, the scammer claimed he was attending an important meeting. The fraudster instructed the employee to transfer funds through RTGS without delay. Believing the request genuine, the employee reportedly followed the provided financial instructions. This deceptive tactic enabled criminals to gain unauthorized access to significant funds quickly.

The fraud came to light after an employee informed Gujral’s daughter about transactions. She immediately became suspicious and decided to verify the payment instructions personally. After contacting her father, she learned he never authorized any such transfer. The family quickly realized cybercriminals had executed a carefully planned impersonation scheme. Gujral’s daughter, Diksha Gujral, promptly reported the matter to authorities afterward. Her swift action played a crucial role in limiting further financial losses.

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Authorities Freeze Significant Portion of Defrauded Amount

Cybercrime officials responded rapidly after receiving the complaint through India’s cyber helpline platform. Investigators initiated recovery procedures and tracked transactions linked to the fraudulent bank accounts. Authorities successfully froze nearly Rs 4 crore during the ongoing recovery operation. Officials stated that the frozen amount represents a substantial portion of total losses. Investigators continue examining financial records and tracing the complete movement of funds. The recovery effort remains active as agencies pursue additional leads connected to suspects.

Delhi Police Cyber Cell continues investigating the money trail and identifying all accused individuals. Officials are examining digital evidence and communication records used during the scam. Naresh Gujral previously served in the Rajya Sabha representing Punjab for years. He is also the son of former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral. Authorities believe the case demonstrates increasing risks from impersonation-based cybercrime activities nationwide. Further investigation remains underway as police work toward arrests and complete financial recovery.

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