Delhi Police Investigate Rs 7.8 Crore Cyber Fraud Case Involving Former MP Naresh Kumar Gujral

NEW DELHI — Delhi Police have launched an investigation into a high-value cyber fraud case involving former Member of Parliament Naresh Kumar Gujral, who was allegedly duped out of approximately Rs 7.80 crore through impersonation tactics.

The probe centers on allegations that unidentified perpetrators used sophisticated digital methods to deceive the politician and transfer funds from his accounts. Police officials confirmed that a formal complaint has been registered following initial inquiries into the financial loss suffered by Gujral, who served as an MP representing Delhi constituencies in previous parliamentary terms.

Investigators are currently examining transaction records, communication logs, and potential points of contact where the fraud may have originated. The case falls under cybercrime jurisdiction due to its digital nature and cross-platform elements that require specialized forensic analysis. Authorities indicated that multiple bank accounts were potentially involved in the unauthorized transfers, though specific financial institutions remain unnamed pending further disclosure.

Gujral’s representatives did not immediately comment on the details of how the impersonation was executed or which communication channels may have been compromised during the incident. The former lawmaker has cooperated with police inquiries and provided necessary documentation to assist investigators in tracing the movement of funds across domestic and potentially international banking networks.

The Delhi Police cybercrime unit stated that they are working closely with financial regulators and inter-agency task forces to track down those responsible for orchestrating the scheme. Preliminary findings suggest a coordinated effort involving multiple actors who may have gained access to sensitive personal information before executing the fraudulent transactions.

Authorities emphasized that this case highlights growing concerns around digital security vulnerabilities affecting public figures and high-net-worth individuals in India’s capital region. As investigations continue, police are urging citizens to remain vigilant against similar impersonation attempts targeting prominent personalities through social media platforms or encrypted messaging services.

No arrests have been made at this stage, though several persons of interest may be identified as forensic teams analyze digital footprints left behind during the execution of the fraud scheme. The timeline for recovering lost funds remains uncertain pending cooperation from banking authorities and potential international partners if money was moved outside India’s borders.

The case is expected to draw attention given Gujral’s political background, with observers noting that similar high-profile cybercrimes have increased in frequency over recent years across major urban centers. Police officials declined to speculate on motives behind targeting the former MP specifically but indicated that broader patterns of financial fraud against public figures are being monitored closely.

Further developments regarding suspect identification or fund recovery efforts will be shared as investigations progress through official police channels.