Archive · 18 Sep 2025
MobiKwik Glitch Leads to Unauthorized Payouts, Fraud
MobiKwik experienced a technical issue causing incorrect payment approvals.
This glitch allowed some merchants in Haryana to receive money they weren't supposed to.
The problem was fixed within 45 minutes, and authorities were notified.
Six people have been arrested, and approximately 2,500 bank accounts were frozen.
The company has recovered some funds and is working to retrieve the full amount.
User wallets and UPI transactions were not affected.
MobiKwik confirmed a technical glitch led to unauthorized payments.
The issue occurred between September 11-12, 2025, in Haryana.
Merchants exploited the glitch for financial gain.
The issue was resolved within 45 minutes.
Authorities have taken action, including arrests and account freezes.
- Who
- One MobiKwik Systems Ltd
- What
- Technical glitch led to unauthorized merchant payouts
- When
- September 11-12, 2025
- Where
- Nuh district, Haryana
- Why
- A technical issue allowed transactions to complete incorrectly
- Company
- One MobiKwik Systems Ltd
- Incident Date
- September 11-12, 2025
- Affected Area
- Nuh district, Haryana
- Issue
- Technical glitch caused unauthorized payouts
- Financial Impact
- Rs 26 crore (estimated net impact)
- Action Taken
- FIR filed, arrests made, accounts frozen
- Recovery
- Rs 14 crore recovered
