Overview
- The complaint names Advocate Shabnam Mohammad Hussain Syed, 45, of Worli, as the victim after she saw fake content linking Neha Kakkar to FXOnet.
- Between June 18 and October 9, 2025, Syed transferred ₹5,02,025 via UPI from her HDFC Bank account following guidance from the alleged operators.
- The accused posed as representatives called Vijay and Jimmy D’Souza, contacting the victim via international numbers, Telegram (@fxonetlbot), Zoom meetings and professional-looking emails.
- Funds were routed to multiple accounts, including Rajesh Kannan (PONNURAKU@SUPERYES), VPI ProMedia Kigali, India Impex Trading Company and VPI 361 VPECOM.
- Worli Police registered an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and the IT Act, and reporters note the case reflects a wider rise in celebrity-name investment scams, citing a prior Keanu Reeves impersonation complaint.