Bollywood actor and producer Kirti Kulhari has reportedly become the victim of an alleged cyber fraud after unauthorized transactions totaling ₹2,43,852 were made using her credit card. Mumbai Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.
According to the First Information Report (FIR), unknown individuals allegedly gained unauthorized access to her credit card details, leading to multiple transactions within a short span of time.
Suspicious Foreign Transaction Triggered the Alert
As per the police complaint, the incident occurred while Kirti Kulhari was at Cinepolis near Fun Republic Mall in Andheri West, Mumbai.
She reportedly received a bank alert notifying her of a foreign transaction worth $2,525 made with Aeroméxico, a Mexican airline.
Recognizing that she had not authorized the payment, the actor immediately contacted her bank’s customer support to report the suspicious activity.
Multiple Unauthorized Transactions Detected
Following an internal review, bank officials reportedly informed Kulhari that four separate transactions had been processed using her credit card without her authorization.
To prevent any further misuse, the bank immediately blocked the card as a precautionary measure.
The total amount allegedly lost in the unauthorized transactions was ₹2,43,852, according to the complaint.
Police Register FIR
Based on Kirti Kulhari’s statement, Amboli Police Station registered a case against unidentified persons under relevant provisions related to cyber fraud and unauthorized electronic transactions.
The matter has also been referred to Mumbai Police’s Cyber Cell, which is examining available digital evidence.
Investigators are reportedly analyzing:
- Bank transaction reference numbers
- Digital transaction records
- Electronic footprints
- Technical evidence that could help identify those responsible
No arrests have been reported at the time of publication.
Actor Says She Never Shared Card Credentials
In her statement to police, Kirti Kulhari reportedly said that her credit card credentials and password were confidential and had never been shared with anyone.
Investigators are examining the possibility that the card information may have been compromised through malware, spyware, phishing, or another form of cyber intrusion. However, the exact method used has not been officially confirmed.
Growing Concern Over Digital Financial Fraud
The incident highlights the continuing rise in cyber-enabled financial fraud targeting individuals across India.
Cybersecurity experts generally advise cardholders to:
- Enable instant transaction alerts.
- Regularly monitor bank statements.
- Avoid clicking suspicious links or downloading unknown files.
- Use strong authentication methods where available.
- Report unauthorized transactions immediately to both the bank and law enforcement.
Prompt reporting can help financial institutions block further transactions and assist investigators in tracing fraudulent activity.
Kirti Kulhari’s Recent Professional Milestone
The reported fraud comes shortly after Kirti Kulhari announced the completion of filming for her first feature film as a producer, marking a significant step in her career.
Sharing the update on social media, the actor reflected on the journey behind the project, writing that life had taught her there is a “right time for everything.”
Kirti was most recently seen in the streaming series Shekhar Home and continues to balance acting with film production.
