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New Delhi.A shocking case to the entertainment world has come to light, in which famous singer Kailash Kher has been accused of defrauding a lyricist of lakhs of rupees by wrongly using his name. This case not only highlights the weakness of digital trust, but also shows how people are being easily targeted by using identities and names of celebrities.

Cheating plan hatched in the name of musical collaboration
The victim, lyricist Chaitanya Govind Kanhaiya, who originally hails from Uttar Pradesh and currently lives in Mumbai, was connected to the accused through an acquaintance. The accused presented himself as a person who could get Kailash Kher to record his song. During the initial conversation, certain conditions were created that gradually strengthened the victim’s trust and led him to believe that the opportunity was completely genuine.

Trust increased through online conversation and meeting
The accused allegedly got the victim to have an online conversation with a person identified as Kailash Kher. During the conversation, it was assured that further process would be completed through their manager. After this, there was a personal meeting between the two, where financial demands were made in the name of recording and finalizing the contract. During this, the victim was assured that this was part of a professional music project.

Trust broken after advance payment
Coming into confidence, the victim transferred a large amount of money to the account specified by the accused. After the payment the accused stopped maintaining contact. When the victim started applying pressure, he was given a check which later bounced. He became suspicious after this incident and when he contacted the actual management team, it emerged that there was no confirmation of any such project or conversation.

Police complaint and investigation started
After the truth came to light, the victim lodged a complaint in the concerned police station, on the basis of which a case of fraud has been registered against the accused. The police are investigating the matter and trying to find out who else could be involved in this type of fraud.

Warning on increasing fraud in the digital age
This case once again warns that any financial transaction without full verification should be avoided in digital and professional contacts. Especially when the matter is to a famous person or a big project, extra caution becomes necessary.