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Kirti Kulhari Reports Rs 2.43 Lakh Cyber Fraud, Police Investigate

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Kirti Kulhari Reports Rs 2.43 Lakh Cyber Fraud, Police Investigate

Analysed 29 Jul 2026·2 sources analysed·Mumbai, India·Crime
Kirti Kulhari Reports Rs 2.43 Lakh Cyber Fraud, Police InvestigatePreviousNext

Bollywood actress-producer Kirti Kulhari reported a cyber fraud incident in Mumbai, where unidentified criminals accessed her mobile phone and credit card, resulting in unauthorized transactions totaling Rs 2.43 lakh. The actress noticed suspicious foreign transactions while at a theatre and promptly contacted her bank, which blocked the card after confirming four unauthorized charges. A case has been registered with Amboli police, and the Cyber Cell is investigating using bank references and digital footprints. Kulhari stated her card password was confidential and not shared.

Sentiment
48%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 45/100.

Outlets measured: news18, zeenews. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 29 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Neutral (48/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

zeenews broke this story on 29 Jul, 02:32 pm. Other outlets followed.

29 Jul, 02:32 pm2 sources · 88 min29 Jul, 04:00 pm
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byDushyant Deshmukh· Investigative Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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zeenews29 Jul, 02:32 pm
Kirti Kulhari falls victim to cyber fraud, loses Rs 2.43 lakh in minutes after credit card hack
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    news1829 Jul, 04:00 pm
    Kirti Kulhari Duped Of Rs 2.4 Lakh In Cyber Fraud, Registers Complaint With Mumbai Police
  • Accountability flags

    TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.

    • financial irregularity

      This story involves alleged financial misconduct — unexplained transactions, procurement irregularities, or misuse of public/shareholder funds.

    Who's involved

    Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

    Government
    Cyber CellAmboli Police Station
    Corporate
    Bank
    Enforcement
    Cyber CellAmboli Police Station

    Story context

    Category
    Crime
    Location
    Mumbai, India
    Sources analysed
    2
    Last analysed
    29 Jul 2026
    Key entities
    CybercrimeKirti KulhariCredit cardIndian rupeeMumbaiHindi cinemaLakhMobile phoneStreaming mediaFirst information reportVersova, MumbaiAeroméxico