Cyber fraud continues to target not only ordinary citizens but also public figures. Actor Kirti Kulhari, known for her performances in Uri: The Surgical Strike, Mission Mangal, Criminal Justice, and Four More Shots Please!, has reportedly become the latest victim of credit card fraud. According to police officials, unauthorized transactions worth more than ₹2.43 lakh were made using her credit card without her knowledge.

The incident came to light after the actress received a bank alert on her mobile phone, prompting her to immediately contact her bank and later file a police complaint.

Fraud Detected Through Bank Alert

According to reports, the incident occurred on the night of July 24 when Kirti Kulhari was on her way to watch a movie at a multiplex in Mumbai's Andheri West.

During that time, she received a notification from her bank informing her of a high-value international transaction made using her credit card. The alert reportedly showed a payment of around 2,525 US dollars to an airline, which she said she had not authorized.

Realizing that something was wrong, the actress immediately contacted her bank's customer support team.

Multiple Unauthorized Transactions Found

After reviewing the account activity, bank officials reportedly discovered that the suspicious payment was not an isolated case.

Investigators found that:

• Four unauthorized transactions had been carried out.

• The total amount debited exceeded ₹2.43 lakh.

• The bank blocked the credit card immediately to prevent any further misuse.

The prompt action helped stop additional transactions from taking place.

No PIN or OTP Shared

According to the preliminary investigation, Kirti Kulhari informed the police that she had not shared her credit card PIN, OTP, CVV, or banking credentials with anyone.

This has led investigators to explore the possibility that the card information may have been compromised through other means, such as:

• Card data theft

• Online payment compromise

• Malware or phishing attacks

• Data leakage from a merchant or digital platform

Authorities have not confirmed the exact method used to obtain the card details, and the investigation is ongoing.

Police Launch Cyber Investigation

Based on the actress's complaint, a case has reportedly been registered against unidentified persons.

Police, along with cybercrime experts, are examining:

• Transaction records

• Digital activity linked to the card

• Banking logs

• Possible online data breaches

• Any suspicious access to connected accounts

Officials are working to identify those responsible and determine how the card information was compromised.

How Credit Card Users Can Stay Safe

Cybersecurity experts recommend taking the following precautions to reduce the risk of financial fraud:

• Enable instant SMS and email transaction alerts.

• Turn on two-factor authentication wherever available.

• Never share your PIN, OTP, CVV, or card details with anyone.

• Regularly review bank and credit card statements.

• Use trusted websites and secure payment gateways for online purchases.

• Block your card immediately if you notice any unauthorized transaction.

Prompt reporting can significantly improve the chances of limiting financial losses and assisting investigations.

The Bottom Line

Actor Kirti Kulhari has reportedly lost more than ₹2.43 lakh in unauthorized credit card transactions after fraudsters allegedly misused her card details. The incident was detected through a bank alert, following which the card was blocked and a police complaint was filed. As cybercrime investigators continue their probe, the case serves as a reminder that financial fraud can affect anyone and highlights the importance of monitoring banking transactions and using available security features.

Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly reported information available at the time of writing. The investigation is ongoing, and official findings regarding the cause and method of the fraud are yet to be announced.