SEC Charges Former Near Intelligence CEO, CFO for Alleged Fraud

Jan. 27, 2026, 10:08 PM UTC

The Securities and Exchange Commission charged former Near Intelligence executives, CEO Anil Mathews and CFO Rahul Agarwal, and former MobilFuse CEO Kenneth Harlan for their parts in an alleged fraud scheme.

  • Matthews, Agarwal and Harlan exchanged inflated invoices accounting for at least $37.3 million in improperly reported revenue between May 2021 and September 2023
  • Matthews allegedly used $300,000 in revenue from now-defunct company Near Intelligence to pay for a luxury single family residence
  • MobilFuse was Near Intelligence’s largest client and Harlan is accused of aiding Matthews and Agarwal
  • NOTE: Audit Firm UHY Sued by Near Intelligence Over Ex-SPAC Bankruptcy

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