Businessman loses $1.3M after alleged online banking hack
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July 18, 2026
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SHASTRI BOODAN
A Chaguanas businessman has lost more than $1.3 million, after his commercial bank account was allegedly hacked in what business leaders say reflects a growing threat of sophisticated online banking fraud in Trinidad and Tobago.
The businessman, who operates in the food industry and requested anonymity, told Guardian Media that cybercriminals gained access to his account and transferred more than $1.3 million.
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