Bollywood Actor Aftab Shivdasani Loses ₹1.5 Lakh in KYC Scam

Bollywood actor Aftab Shivdasani fell victim to a cyber fraud scheme, losing ₹1.50 lakh, after receiving a text message prompting him to update his Know Your Customer (KYC) details associated with a major private sector bank. The incident occurred on Sunday and was reported to the Bandra police station the following day. Shivdasani received a message from an unfamiliar mobile number instructing him to update his bank-related KYC information, warning that his account would be suspended if he failed to comply. After clicking on the provided link and following the instructions, he received a message confirming a debit of ₹1,49,999 from his account. Upon consulting with the bank's branch manager on Monday, Shivdasani filed a police complaint. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including 420 (cheating), as well as sections of the Information Technology (IT) Act. Further investigation is ongoing. Shivdasani is known for his roles in Bollywood films like "Mast," "Masti," and "Hungama."