Fake Governor Emails Target Khabarovsk Businesses in Data Scam

Fraudulent emails, masquerading as official correspondence from Khabarovsk Krai Governor Dmitry Demeshin, have targeted local businesses. The messages, designed to mimic genuine requests, seek sensitive company information under false pretenses. Authorities have since confirmed the emails are fake and warn of their misleading details.

The scam emails request confidential business data, including production capacities, staff lists, and inventories of humanitarian supplies. They claim the information is needed for 'aid packages for Iran'. Each message includes a forged seal, signature, date, and reference number to appear legitimate.

Experts examining the fake documents found several errors. These include a wrong address, outdated formatting, an invalid reference number, and a poorly executed governor's signature and seal. Despite the forgery, no official statements or prevention measures from Khabarovsk Krai authorities have been made public as of March 2026.

Businesses in the region have reported receiving the suspicious messages in recent weeks. The emails attempt to exploit trust in government communications to gather private company details.

The forged emails remain under investigation, though no official response from local authorities has been announced. Companies in Khabarovsk Krai are advised to verify the authenticity of any unexpected requests for sensitive information. The case highlights the ongoing risk of impersonation scams targeting regional businesses.