Commissionerate Police X Account Hacked; Crypto Scam Posts Trigger Alarm
Bhubaneswar: The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police was allegedly compromised by hackers, triggering concern after unauthorised cryptocurrency-related posts appeared on the platform.
According to reports, the hacked account was used to promote a suspicious cryptocurrency campaign linked to an “XAMAN Airdrop” and XRP-related claims.
The posts urged users to connect their digital wallets to receive token allocations, a tactic commonly associated with online crypto scams.
The social media handle, widely used by the Commissionerate Police for public advisories, traffic updates, crime alerts, and citizen engagement, reportedly remained under unauthorised control for a significant period, raising cybersecurity concerns.
Authorities have informed the X platform about the security breach and initiated efforts to regain control of the account.
The incident is being treated as a serious cyber intrusion, and an investigation has been launched to determine how the account was compromised.
The episode highlights the growing threat cybercriminals pose to official government and law-enforcement social media accounts.
Experts often warn users against clicking suspicious links or connecting crypto wallets through unsolicited online promotions, especially when such content appears on verified or official handles.
As restoration efforts continue, citizens have been advised to disregard any suspicious posts published from the compromised account until official control is re-established.
Officials are expected to provide further updates following the completion of the cyber investigation.
