Cybercriminals create faux Instagram account of Himachal governor, demand cash in his identify
2 min readBy PTI
SHIMLA: Suspected cyber criminals have allegedly created a faux Instagram account of Himachal Pradesh Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and are demanding cash in his identify.
Arlekar stated on Monday that some miscreants have been demanding cash utilizing a faux account created in his identify and requested individuals to remember and never entertain their calls for.
Himachal Pradesh Police have already requested the authorities involved to deactivate the account after registering a proper grievance.
Last yr, suspected cyber criminals had allegedly impersonated senior leaders and bureaucrats such because the chief minister and the chief secretary to extract cash on the pretext of a medical emergency.
About 18,000 complaints of cybercrime have been acquired in the course of the previous 5 years in Himachal Pradesh.
Of these, 50 per cent pertain to monetary frauds, police officers stated.
SHIMLA: Suspected cyber criminals have allegedly created a faux Instagram account of Himachal Pradesh Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and are demanding cash in his identify.
Arlekar stated on Monday that some miscreants have been demanding cash utilizing a faux account created in his identify and requested individuals to remember and never entertain their calls for.
Himachal Pradesh Police have already requested the authorities involved to deactivate the account after registering a proper grievance.
Last yr, suspected cyber criminals had allegedly impersonated senior leaders and bureaucrats such because the chief minister and the chief secretary to extract cash on the pretext of a medical emergency.
About 18,000 complaints of cybercrime have been acquired in the course of the previous 5 years in Himachal Pradesh.
Of these, 50 per cent pertain to monetary frauds, police officers stated.