Ola Electric Technologies Pvt Ltd, one of India’s leading electric vehicle manufacturers, has filed a police complaint against its former Director of Strategy, Deepesh Rathore, accusing him of stealing confidential company data and misusing it for personal gain. The case, registered at the South-East Cyber Crime Police Station in Bengaluru, alleges a serious breach of corporate data and intellectual property.
According to the complaint filed by Balachandra Datta, a senior company executive, Rathore is accused of transferring confidential business documents, including financial reports, strategic plans, product-development data, and customer information, from his official Ola Electric email account to his personal email address in November 2024, shortly before leaving the company in February 2025.
Investigators have been informed that the data was allegedly used in connection with a website called Digital InsightEV (also referred to as InsightEV)—a platform reportedly managed by Rathore—to further his professional interests using Ola Electric’s proprietary information.
The Bengaluru police have initiated a preliminary investigation under provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and Indian Penal Code sections pertaining to data theft and criminal breach of trust. The authorities have asked the complainant to provide technical evidence and supporting documentation before proceeding with a formal inquiry and summons.
While Ola Electric has not yet issued an official public statement regarding the case, company insiders emphasize that the issue reflects the growing risks of corporate data misuse amid India’s rapidly expanding electric mobility ecosystem.
Rathore, who served as Director (Strategy) from February 2020 to February 2025, is yet to respond to the allegations. Sources familiar with the case indicated that the investigation will include a detailed forensic examination of the company’s digital infrastructure and the accused’s email trails to determine the extent of data exposure.
The incident underscores the increasing vulnerability of corporate data within India’s EV sector—a space witnessing intense competition and innovation. As automakers and startups continue to digitize their business operations, ensuring data privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property protection has become a critical focus for the industry.
The case remains under investigation, and further updates are expected once the police complete their technical review and evidence verification.
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