McDonald’s India’s official X account appears to be compromised, and it is used to post allegations tied to an unpaid intern’s workplace dispute. Multiple social media posts claim the intern has not received salary for months and that they were driven to take additional work, while naming a manager, “Amit Joshi.” Screenshots and reposts spread widely online, alongside memes and speculation about the account’s status.
Across outlets, the central issue is that the account posts—made using the official handle—describe financial hardship and make unusual claims, including that the intern took on other jobs and discussed activities such as trading memecoins. One report notes the account posted different time frames for when payment allegedly stopped, with claims ranging from December 2025 to later in 2026. The posts later include a statement that the person “claimed fees,” leading to further speculation. However, neither source provides independent verification that the intern actually hacked the account or confirms any employer response, exact amounts owed, or details of the employment arrangement.
Both accounts emphasize the same facts: the official X account’s alleged hijacking, the viral circulation of unpaid-wage allegations, and the uncertainty over who controlled the account and what corroboration exists for the claims.
