In yet another alarming case of cyber fraud, scammers allegedly exploited Bollywood singer Neha Kakkar’s name to promote a fake international trading platform called FXOnet, cheating a Mumbai-based lawyer of over ₹5 lakh. The Worli Police have launched an investigation into the elaborate online scam, which relied on forged promotional videos, fake social media pages, and fabricated news articles.
According to the FIR filed at the Worli Police Station, Advocate Shabnam Mohammad Hussain Syed (45), a resident of BDD Chawl in Worli, came across online content in June 2025 that falsely portrayed Neha Kakkar as the brand ambassador of FXOnet — described as a “trusted and legal trading platform.” Tempted by the apparent celebrity endorsement, Syed contacted two individuals posing as FXOnet executives, identified as Vijay and Jimmy D’Souza.
The fraudsters communicated with her through international phone numbers, Telegram (user ID: @fxonetlbot), Zoom meetings, and email, presenting themselves as professional investment advisors. They convinced her to open a trading account and promised high returns with expert guidance. Between June 18 and October 9, 2025, Syed transferred ₹5,02,025 from her HDFC Bank account to multiple accounts under names such as Rajesh Kannan (PONNURAKU@SUPERYES), VPI ProMedia Kigali, India Impex Trading Company, and VPI 361 VPECOM.
When neither profits nor refunds materialized, Syed realized she had been duped and filed a complaint. The police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act (IT Act). Investigators are now tracking UPI transactions, Telegram chats, and Zoom records to trace the culprits.
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Authorities warned that scammers increasingly misuse celebrity identities to create fake endorsements and lure victims. In a similar case, Mumbai Police earlier booked an imposter posing as Keanu Reeves, who conned a 69-year-old Versova woman of ₹65,000. Cyber experts urge citizens to verify investment claims through official channels before transferring any money.
