Former MP Naresh Gujral Falls Victim to Major Cyber Fraud

Naresh Gujral, the son of former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral, has been targeted in a significant cyber fraud, losing ₹7.8 crore. Scammers created a fake account using his identity and manipulated his employee's contacts to execute unauthorized transactions. The police have managed to freeze ₹4 crore of the stolen funds and are actively pursuing the culprits. This incident highlights the growing threat of cybercrime and the importance of vigilance in financial transactions. Read on to learn more about how the fraud unfolded and the ongoing investigation.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 19, 2026, 12:51 IST

Cyber Fraud Incident Involving Naresh Gujral

Naresh Gujral, son of former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral and a former Rajya Sabha MP, has become a victim of a significant cyber fraud. Scammers exploited his identity on a messaging platform and manipulated contacts from his employee's mobile phone, allegedly defrauding him of ₹7.8 crore. The police have successfully frozen ₹4 crore of the swindled amount so far. According to DCP (IFSO) Vineet Kumar, an FIR was filed on June 16 following Gujral's complaint. Prompt action led to the freezing of ₹4.28 crore from various banks out of the total ₹7.68 crore involved in the fraud, and efforts are underway to apprehend those responsible.

How the Fraud Occurred

Investigators revealed that the fraud took place between June 12 and June 16. During this period, cybercriminals created a fake account using Gujral's display picture on a messaging platform. They then contacted an employee of Gujral's company, sending urgent messages that appeared to be legitimate business requests, instructing them to carry out several RTGS transfers. Trusting the authenticity of the messages, the employee executed four transactions totaling ₹7.8 crore.

Initially, the fraud went unnoticed as the payments seemed part of regular business operations. However, the bank flagged the unusually large transactions and sought approval from the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO, believing the transfers were authorized by Gujral, approved them. The scam came to light on June 16 when a company official suspected irregularities and contacted Gujral's daughter for confirmation. Upon speaking with her father, it was revealed that he had not issued any such instructions, prompting the family to file a police report.

Investigation Findings

During the investigation, police discovered that the fraudsters had initially sent a malicious file to an employee, which compromised their mobile phone. Once they gained access to the device, the criminals allegedly altered the saved contact information. Investigators noted that the gang replaced Gujral's phone number in the employee's contact list with their own, while keeping the profile photo unchanged. This tactic made the messages sent by the fraudsters appear as if they were from Gujral himself, enhancing the deception.

Gujral, who is involved in the clothing business, mentioned that his CFO unfortunately fell victim to this scam in his absence. He commended the Delhi police's cybercrime team for their swift action, recovering nearly 70% of the lost funds. Authorities indicated that the stolen money was transferred to bank accounts located in different states through four transactions.