The CBI is investigating after someone pretended to be a PMO official to scam CP Plus, a major security tech brand.
Manish Kumar Gupta allegedly posed as an IAS officer and tried to get free or heavily discounted CCTV systems for his parents' house, even threatening company vendors with dire official consequences if they didn't comply.
PMO denial sparked warning to businesses
The scam only came to light when the PMO confirmed no such official existed, leading to a CBI probe.
This case is a reminder of how easy it is for businesses to get tricked by fake identities, and why double-checking credentials really matters in today's world.