New Delhi: A content creator has accused Ola Electric of a serious cybersecurity and consumer rights violation after claiming the company’s systems allowed a remote reset of a user’s vehicle without consent, allegedly bypassing passcode protections and locking the owner out.

Raising the allegation on social media platform X, content creator Ashok Mor wrote, “Serious Cybersecurity & Consumer Rights Violation by Ola? @OlaElectric This is extremely serious. Your systems allowed a remote reset WITHOUT consent, effectively bypassing user-set passcodes and locking the owner out. Can't even use the Default Passcode. This points to unauthorised access, weak access controls, and a potential cybersecurity & privacy violation. Who approved this override, and how many users are exposed?” He also posted an image of his vehicle with the post.

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However, Ola has not responded to the claim at the time of writing.

In an unrelated development, Ola Electric Mobility Ltd has appointed Deepak Rastogi as its new Chief Financial Officer following the resignation of Harish Abichandani, according to a regulatory filing.

The company said its board, at a meeting held on January 19, 2025, approved Rastogi’s appointment as CFO. He will also serve as key managerial personnel and part of the senior management team, with effect from January 20, 2026, Ola Electric Mobility stated.

The board also noted that Harish Abichandani will step down from the position of CFO with effect from the close of January 19, 2026.

In his resignation letter, Abichandani said his decision to quit was taken due to personal reasons.