Cyber fraud via fake WhatsApp profile impersonating MD, Rs 53 lakh lost
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Lancer Container Lines reported a cyber fraud incident where an unidentified person created a fake WhatsApp profile impersonating the Managing Director and tricked the Accounts Executive into making two payments totalling Rs 53 lakh (Rs 33 lakh and Rs 20 lakh) on September 10, 2026. No business disruption occurred. The Company filed a complaint with the Cyber Police Station Navi Mumbai, registered an e-Zero FIR, and instructed its bankers to recall the transactions and freeze the beneficiary accounts. The final financial impact is subject to the outcome of the investigation and recovery proceedings.
Negative sentiment from Rs 53 lakh loss; recovery uncertain. No business disruption but raises governance and internal controls concerns.