India Says “Sanmar Herald” Oil Tanker Crypto Payment Claims is Fake News
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Apr 18, 2026: Indian oil tanker Sanmar Herald was fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz; viral claims it paid a crypto ransom for safe passage were debunked by India’s MEA on Apr 22, 2026 and the vessel owner — no crypto payment occurred. The case highlights rising crypto scams promising “safe passage,” underscores security and misinformation risks, and could prompt greater scrutiny of crypto payments, adoption and regulation in maritime contexts.
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- The Indian oil tanker Sanmar Herald, fired upon by Iranian gunboats on April 18, 2026, fell victim to a crypto scam.
- Indian authorities and the owner confirmed no crypto payment was made, labeling any such reports as fake news.
- The incident highlights growing crypto scams of offering “fake” safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz.
On April 22, 2026, India’s official Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) account issued a “Fake News Alert” denying the viral claims about the Indian-flagged oil tanker Sanmar Herald falling victim to a crypto scam for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Indian authorities and the vessel owner confirmed the scam narrative is false, though the tanker was fired upon by Iranian gunboats on April 18, 2026, prompting MEA to summon Iran’s ambassador.
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