Reports say Bollywood actor and producer Kirti Kulhari has become the target of an alleged cyber fraud in which her credit card information was misused to make online purchases worth approximately ₹2.44 lakh within a few minutes. Mumbai Police have initiated an investigation following the complaint and are working with cyber experts to identify those responsible.
According to police, the 43-year-old actor was watching a film at a multiplex in Andheri West, Mumbai, on the night of July 24 when she received a bank alert on her mobile phone notifying her of a foreign transaction. The message stated that a payment of approximately US$2,525 linked to Aeromexico Airlines had been made using her credit card.
The transaction was carried out without her knowledge or authorisation. After receiving the alert, she immediately contacted her bank's customer service department.
The bank's preliminary inquiry found that four separate transactions had been carried out using the credit card, with the total amount exceeding ₹2.43 lakh. The bank immediately blocked the card to prevent any further unauthorised activity.
Bank officials have begun a detailed investigation and are reviewing the technical records associated with the transactions.
The preliminary investigation found that the actor had not shared her card password, OTP or any other confidential banking information with anyone. Investigating agencies suspect cyber criminals may have obtained sensitive card information through a technical method.
According to experts, cyber criminals may obtain financial information through phishing emails, fake websites, data breaches, malware, card skimming or by exploiting security vulnerabilities on online platforms. However, no specific method has been confirmed in this case, and the investigation is continuing.
Following the complaint, Amboli Police Station registered a case against unidentified accused. Police are examining banking records, transaction logs, IP addresses, digital footprints and other technical evidence to identify those involved.
Investigating agencies believe that in such cases, international cyber networks or organised crime groups may sometimes be involved. The investigation is therefore being conducted through broader digital analysis and is not limited to the local level.
