Fake WHO, Abbott Emails Used in Over Rs 1.1 Crore Scam on Pharma Executive, 2 Nabbed
Fake WHO, Abbott Emails Used in Over Rs 1.1 Crore Scam on Pharma Executive, 2 Nabbed Written by Parthika Patel Published On 2025-08-29T22:23:37+05:30 | Updated On 29 Aug 2025 10:23 PM ISTCybercrimeNew Delhi: A senior pharmaceutical executive was duped of more than Rs 1.1 crore in a high-profile cyber fraud where two men, posing as representatives of Abbott Pharmaceutical UK and the World Health Organization (WHO), lured him into a fake kola nut trade deal. The case came to light after Kolkata Police arrested the accused from Delhi.The accused, identified as Ejike Benjamin Nwabunwanne and Believe Onyeacholem, were nabbed from their rented residence in Mahavir Enclave, South West Delhi. According to investigators, the duo used forged WHO and pharma documents, fake email accounts, and WhatsApp communication to convince the victim of the scheme’s legitimacy. Once trust was established, the executive was persuaded to transfer over ₹1.1 crore.Also Read: Email From 'Chairman' Costs Pharma Company Rs 1.9 Crore in Cyber FraudDuring the raid, police recovered a large cache of incriminating material, including 12 Android phones, two keypad mobiles, a laptop, a Wi-Fi router, multiple UK SIM cards, ATM cards, and a pen drive containing fabricated letters and a database of other potential targets.Authorities noted that this is not the first time pharma executives have been targeted by international cyber fraudsters. Similar scams involving impersonation of reputed global organisations have been reported earlier this year, raising concerns over the sector’s vulnerability to such sophisticated attacks.As per a report by the Times of India, the arrests are part of a larger crackdown on organised cybercrime networks targeting pharmaceutical professionals across the country. The two accused remain in police custody as further investigations continue to trace their wider network.Also Read: Rs 180 Crore Ozempic Fraud: LOC Issued Against Pharma Firm CEOcybercrimeabbottWHOkolkata policepharmafraudpharma executivecyber fraudabbott pharmaceutical ukwho impersonationpharma cybercrimeSource : with inputsParthika PatelM. Pharm (Pharmaceutics) Parthika Patel has completed her Graduated B.Pharm from SSR COLLEGE OF PHARMACY and done M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751Show Full ArticleNext Story