Neha Kakkar’s Name Used By Scammers To Dupe Mumbai Lawyer Of Rs 5 Lakh; Police To Launch Probe

In a shocking case of cyber fraud, scammers have allegedly misued Bollywood singer Neha Kakkar’s name to promote a fake international trading platform, FXOnet, cheating a Mumbai-based lawyer of over ₹5 lakh. The elaborate online con, which used doctored videos and fake social media promotions, is now being investigated by the Worli Police. Neha Kakkar's name misused by scammers to exploit Mumbai lawyerAccording to the FIR filed at Worli police station, the victim, Advocate Shabnam Mohammad Hussain Syed (45), who lives in BDD Chawl, Worli, stumbled upon online posts and videos in June 2025 falsely claiming that Neha Kakkar was endorsing FXOnet, presented as a “reliable and legal trading platform.” Drawn in by the supposed celebrity endorsement, Syed reached out to two men posing as FXOnet representatives, identified as Vijay and Jimmy D’Souza. The two communicated through international numbers, Telegram (@fxonetlbot), Zoom meetings, and professional-looking emails, making the setup appear credible. ALSO READ: Neha Kakkar Lied About Melbourne Concert Delay, Refused To Perform Until Stadium Was Full: Event Organisers About Mumbai scam for Rs 5 Lakh The conmen convinced Syed to open a trading account and promised high returns through “expert investment guidance.” Between June 18 and October 9, 2025, she transferred a total of Rs 5,02,025 from her HDFC Bank account to several accounts, including those under Rajesh Kannan (PONNURAKU@SUPERYES), VPI ProMedia Kigali, India Impex Trading Company, and VPI 361 VPECOM. When no profits or refunds were received, Syed realized she had been deceived and promptly approached the police. Police investigation underwayThe Worli Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act and are tracking the Telegram messages, Zoom recordings, and UPI transactions to find the offenders. The authorities said the scammer’s modus operandi is exploiting the name of a celebrity and authored fake endorsements to gain the trust of the public, a growing trend within cybercrime. Increasing incidence of scams using celebrity names This is not the first case of such a scam. For instance, the Mumbai Police previously registered an FIR under similar circumstances when a fraudster impersonating Hollywood actor, Keanu Reeves, scammed a 69-year-old woman in Versova of Rs 65,000 by pretending to need flight money to India. Get The Latest Entertainment News , Bollywood News and Watch Movies And Web Series Online. Visit Times Now for Live Coverage and In-Depth Reporting