Bengaluru Police Uncover International Email Spoofing Fraud Involving Rs 2.16 Crore

Bengaluru police uncovered an international email spoofing fraud involving Rs 2.16 crore diverted to a mule account in Gujarat. The scam, linked to Nigeria, used a fake email resembling Dr Reddy's Laboratories' official ID to deceive Group Pharma into transferring funds. After a complaint, police froze the account and a court later ordered the release of the funds, which were fully refunded to Dr Reddy's. Investigations continue to identify the perpetrators, with no arrests made yet.