In the glitzy world of Mumbai’s TV industry, actor Rahul Singh Tomar has become the latest casualty of ruthless cyber crooks. Fraudsters executed a flawless digital heist, emptying Rs 85,000 from his account in under half an hour—without him ever touching his phone for a transaction.
Hailing from Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, the 32-year-old resides in Amboli, Andheri West. A call from an unknown number started it all. Posing as a potential industry contact, the fraudster extracted basic details like name, address, and job. Tomar, long immersed in shows like ‘Crime Patrol’ and web series ‘Salt City,’ didn’t suspect foul play.
The aftermath was swift and alarming: alerts showed money funneled to ‘Dongri Supriya’s’ UPI ID. No OTP shared, no app accessed—yet the deed was done. Acting on instinct, Tomar froze his account via bank support and alerted the 1930 helpline. Detectives later uncovered failed attempts for another Rs 31,999, thwarted by his prompt response.
Amboli Police have registered a case against unknown perpetrators and launched a full inquiry. The scam number? Blocked when Tomar called back. This episode underscores how scammers exploit trust in professional networks.
From ‘Gustaakh Dil’ to ‘Karma,’ Tomar’s screen presence is undeniable, but off-screen, he’s now a cautionary tale. Police advise verifying unknown calls, avoiding info sharing, and using secure banking practices. As cases surge in Mumbai, awareness could be the best defense against these shadow thieves.
