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ANTI-FRAUD & CYBERSECURITY POLICY

Issued by the Legal Department, Bani Global Industries LLP (LLPIN: ACI-6373)

Effective Date: 01/12/2025

1. Purpose & Scope

This Anti-Fraud & Cybersecurity Policy (“Policy”) sets out the standards, controls, responsibilities, and reporting mechanisms to prevent, detect, and respond to fraud, cyber incidents, unauthorized activities, and digital security threats across all operations of Bani Global Industries LLP (“Company”, “We”, “Us”, “Our”).

This Policy applies to:

  • Employees, partners, directors
  • Vendors, contractors, and service providers
  • Customers or users interacting with Company systems
  • Any individual or entity accessing Company-owned digital assets

It covers all corporate websites, applications, email domains, digital platforms, procurement systems, and internal networks.

2. Zero-Tolerance Statement

The Company enforces a zero-tolerance policy towards:

  • Fraud
  • Cybercrime
  • Data theft
  • Unauthorized system access
  • Impersonation
  • Digital manipulation
  • Financial deception
  • Misappropriation of Company assets
  • Identity spoofing or email impersonation

Any breach may result in termination, blacklisting, civil recovery, and criminal prosecution.

3. Definitions

3.1 Fraud

Includes any act of deception intended to secure unlawful gain, including falsification of documents, misrepresentation, unauthorized commitment, or financial manipulation.

3.2 Cybersecurity Incident

Any unauthorized access, breach attempt, phishing attack, malware deployment, data leak, or compromise of digital assets.

3.3 Impersonation / Spoofing

Any use of fake email IDs, cloned websites, fraudulent phone calls, or unauthorized communication misrepresenting the Company.

4. Authorized Communication Channels

Official communication from the Company is conducted exclusively through:

Primary Email Domain:

@baniglobal.in

Legacy Email Domain (While Active):

@baniloungewear.com

Any communication received from domains outside these approved formats must be treated as suspicious.

The Company does not authorize:

  • Gmail, Yahoo, or personal email IDs for corporate transactions
  • WhatsApp or SMS for financial commitments unless verified
  • Employees or vendors to request payments outside Company policy
5. Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

  • Unauthorized access to Company systems
  • Sharing of passwords or login credentials
  • Installation of unapproved software
  • Modification or deletion of Company data
  • Attempting to bypass security controls
  • Engaging in phishing or social engineering
  • Vendor fraud (false invoicing, duplicate billing)
  • Misuse of confidential information
  • Impersonating Company officials
  • Tampering with digital records or procurement workflows
6. Cybersecurity Standards & Controls

The Company enforces reasonable security practices, including:

6.1 Technical Controls

  • Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Secure email gateways
  • Encrypted communication channels
  • Antivirus and malware protection
  • Cloud security controls

6.2 Access Management

  • Role-based access
  • Periodic access audits
  • Immediate revocation upon termination
  • Monitoring privileged accounts

6.3 Data Protection

  • Encryption of sensitive information
  • Secure data storage
  • Controlled sharing with authorized personnel only
  • Prohibition on external device usage unless approved

6.4 System Monitoring

  • Regular log audits
  • Anomaly detection
  • Automated threat alerts
  • Continuous security monitoring
7. Fraud Prevention in Procurement & Finance

The following controls apply to vendor management and financial operations:

  • Mandatory PO (Purchase Order) for all transactions
  • Verification of vendor credentials
  • Payments only to registered bank accounts
  • Mandatory TDS deductions where applicable
  • Review of invoices against delivery proofs
  • Two-level approval system for financial releases
  • Audit trails for all procurement activities

No employee is allowed to commit Company funds without proper authorization.

8. Reporting Suspicious Activity

Any User, employee, or vendor must immediately report:

  • Suspicious emails
  • Requests for money or sensitive data
  • Unauthorized login attempts
  • Alteration of vendor bank details
  • Fake job offers or phishing messages
  • Cloned websites or fraudulent social profiles
  • Data leaks or system anomalies

Report to:

cybersecurity@baniglobal.in

legalteam@baniglobal.in

All reports are kept confidential.

9. Investigation Process

Upon receiving a complaint, the Company shall:

  • Acknowledge receipt
  • Conduct a preliminary assessment
  • Isolate affected systems (if required)
  • Initiate internal investigation
  • Engage forensic experts where necessary
  • Coordinate with law enforcement (if fraud or cybercrime is confirmed)
  • Implement corrective actions

The Company reserves the right to suspend access of any individual or Vendor during investigation.

10. Consequences of Violations

Depending on severity, violations may result in:

  • Disciplinary action
  • Termination of employment or vendor contract
  • Legal action (civil & criminal)
  • Recovery of financial losses
  • Blacklisting from future engagements
  • Reporting to statutory authorities
11. User Responsibility

Users interacting with Company systems must:

  • Protect their login credentials
  • Avoid sharing sensitive data over unsecured channels
  • Verify email authenticity before acting
  • Refrain from accessing unauthorized content
  • Comply with Company security guidelines
  • Report anomalies immediately
12. Updates to the Policy

The Company may modify or update this Policy based on:

  • Emerging cybersecurity threats
  • Regulatory changes
  • Business expansion
  • Internal review outcomes

Modifications are effective upon publication.

13. Contact for Cybersecurity & Anti-Fraud Matters
Legal & IT Security Department
Bani Global Industries LLP
Email: legalteam@baniglobal.in

Secondary (Security): cybersecurity@baniglobal.in

Registered Office:
203, A/3, Kundan Mansion, Turkman Gate,
Asaf Ali Road, Central Delhi – 110002