India’s ‘Youngest Billionaire’ Behind Alleged Multi-Billion Dollar Scam
Pearl Kapoor declared himself "India’s Youngest Billionaire" without verifiable assets or revenue.
His company, Zyber 365, claimed a $1.2B valuation within months—despite no real product or revenue.
Investors found no official headquarters, raising doubts about operations.
Allegedly secured millions from unknown investors, but sources were never confirmed.
Paid for features in Forbes, Business Insider, and Times Now to build credibility.
Lured investors with vague claims about "AI-driven cybersecurity" and "blockchain OS."
Used AI-generated employee profiles to inflate company size.
No clear compliance filings, raising scam suspicions.
Went silent after journalists and investors questioned his claims.
A cautionary tale on verifying startups before funding.