Digital Gold Worth Rs 1.95 Crore Stolen by Hacker From Aditya Birla Capital Digital App

June 26, 2025 – In a significant cybersecurity breach, Aditya Birla Capital Digital Limited (ABCD) confirmed that a hacker managed to exploit vulnerabilities in its mobile app to sell digital gold worth ₹1.95 crore from the accounts of 435 users.

The cyber fraud came to light after several customers, primarily based in Mumbai’s Prabhadevi area, reported unauthorized transactions involving their digital gold holdings. Complaints began pouring into the company’s call center, with some affected users raising the alarm on social media.

As of 11:28 AM, Aditya Birla Capital Ltd. shares were trading at ₹272.93, up by 0.22% intraday. The stock regained stability after a brief dip earlier in the session, reflecting a steady trading pattern through the morning.

FIR Filed, Technical Loophole Fixed

In response, ABCD filed a First Information Report (FIR) with the Central Region Cyber Police in Mumbai. According to company officials, all affected digital gold balances have since been fully restored.

The company stated it had taken swift remedial measures, which included freezing suspicious fund transfers made to various personal bank accounts and fixing the technical flaw that allowed the breach in the first place.

The company has restored all the affected accounts, while the platform’s digital gold services remain secure and active.

Platform Secure, Investigations Continue

Officials confirmed that ABCD’s digital gold services continue to operate and are now secure. The firm is currently working alongside cyber insurance partners, law enforcement authorities, and CERT-In to bolster its cybersecurity infrastructure and trace the perpetrators behind the breach.

Market Outlook

As The investigation remains ongoing, the authorities work to identify and apprehend those responsible. The company’s quick response to the cyber fraud helped contain market reaction, with the stock showing resilience and stability post-news. While short-term sentiment remains cautious, the company’s swift remediation and ongoing investigation may help restore investor confidence in the near term.

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