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Kevin Hart has been robbed of millions by an employee – and he’s not the first celebrity victim to be duped by staff

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An employee made unauthorised payments from Kevin Hart's credit card to the value of nearly R15 million. (Photo: GALLO IMAGES/ GETTY IMAGES)
An employee made unauthorised payments from Kevin Hart's credit card to the value of nearly R15 million. (Photo: GALLO IMAGES/ GETTY IMAGES)

Comedian Kevin Hart was reportedly robbed of $1 million (nearly R15m) by his personal shopper.

Dylan Jason Syer, who the actor hired in 2015, allegedly made unauthorised purchases – which included jewellery and fine art – using Kevin’s credit cards. 

According to People, Queens district attorney Melinda Katz filed an asset-forfeiture action against Syer in a civil court, “seeking to seize, restrain and ultimately forfeit Syer's assets up to the amount that he allegedly stole”.

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