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Gaurav Srivastava | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 28, 1990 Lucknow, India |
| Other names | "Mr. G" |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman and philanthropist |
| Organization(s) | Gaurav and Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation |
| Spouse | Sharon Srivastava |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | https://srivastavagaurav.com/ https://gauravandsharonsrivastavafoundation.org/ |
Gaurav Kumar Srivastava (born 28 August 1990 in Lucknow, India[1][2]) is an Indian businessman, philanthropist, leader in the oil industry and the founder of the Gaurav and Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation.[3][4] Its foundation, among other topics, has been dedicated to addressing the pressing issue of global food security.[5][6] His wife, Sharon Srivastava, is also the co-founder of his foundation.[7] He is also known for controversial cases of scam, fraud, and for pretending to be a CIA spy, which are still under FBI investigation.[8][9]
In Srivastava's own words, the foundation's objective can be summarized as: "I think we’re here to acknowledge the cultures and be able to work together, and as we are having this conversation, the more pressing question is people are hungry right now. They’re not going to go to bed tonight with a full meal."[10]
Additionally, Srivastava's Foundation is a Delaware-incorporated for-profit corporation (established 12 October 2022) that is registered in the Advertising, Business Management, Insurance and Financial sectors.[11][12] The company’s website describe it is an “American-based organization founded in 2015”.[13] The Foundation’s only reported activity was donating $1 million to sponsor the Atlantic Council’s Global Food Security Forum, held in Bali, Indonesia in November 2022.[14]
In the business sphere, Srivastava is an investor in global energy markets.[15] Gaurav Srivastava is also the chairman of Unity Resources Group, Inc, a company registered in Wyoming on 18 August 2020.[16] It should not be confused, this company is not affiliated with or linked to Unity Resources Group, the US private military and security consulting company.
Despite his alleged business ventures and philanthropic efforts in advocating for energy and food security, Srivastava is currently under investigation by the FBI for several serious offenses, including wire fraud, money laundering, and impersonating a U.S. federal official and citizen. Allegations suggest he fabricated a false identity as a CIA agent.[17][18] Additionally, according to investigations by the intelligence-focused media outlet Intelligence Online, Srivastava hired an online reputation management company, even to downgrade or remove negative investigative stories about him from Google. [19]
Lastly, he also frequently writes and shares opinions on web platforms as an energy analyst. In this regard, he has published his analysis articles on web outlets such as Vanguard, Entrepeneur India and Gulf Today.[20][21][22]
Gaurav Srivastava is also known by the nickname "Mr. G".[23] He lives in Los Angeles with his wife.
- ^ "Indian tycoon Gaurav Srivastava Scams Dutch oil trader Niels Troost with fake CIA identity". www.samaa.tv. 2025-01-25. Archived from the original on 2024-08-10. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- ^ "The Old 'I'm a Secret Spy, Pay Me' Con". Whale Hunting. 2023-10-10. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ^ "Gaurav & Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation". Gaurav and Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation. Archived from the original on 2025-01-14. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- ^ "Home". Gaurav Srivastava. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ Candid. "Article". Philanthropy News Digest (PND). Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ "Gaurav & Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation". Gaurav and Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ "Fake CIA's Spy: Conman Gaurav Srivastava exposed after $1 million donation to Atlantic Council". www.samaa.tv. 2025-01-27. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ Desk, News (2024-08-31). "FBI Investigates Fake Spy Fraudster Gaurav Srivastava". Global Village Space. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Lippman, Daniel; Oprysko, Caitlin (2025-01-28). "An alleged 'fake spy' hires a real spy". POLITICO. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
- ^ "Gaurav Srivastava & Sharon Srivastava: We Need to Establish a Link Between Food and Energy Security". 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ Daily, The Pakistan (2024-02-11). "Fake charity, fake businessman – what is behind the Gaurav and Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation?". The Pakistan Daily. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ^ USPTO. "Application for Gaurav And Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation". USPTO.report. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- ^ "Gaurav & Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation". Gaurav and Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation. Archived from the original on 2025-01-14. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- ^ "Highlights from the Global Food Security Forum". Atlantic Council. Archived from the original on 2022-10-13. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- ^ gulftoday (2024-11-06). "Gaurav Srivastava on how energy security concerns and geopolitical turmoil challenge philanthropists globally". gulftoday. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ "Summons - SUMMONS ON COMPLAINT March 23, 2021". Trellis.Law. 2021-03-23. Archived from the original on 2024-08-10. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- ^ Jhansi (2024-08-31). "Fake Indian Spy's Million-Dollar Scam in U.S." M9.news. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ Wallace, Joe (2024-08-28). "A Fake Spy, Russian Oil and $1 Million Funneled to Democrats". WSJ. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ "Iraq/UAE/United States : Sanctioned oil trader Niels Troost sues own lawyers as former 'fake spy' business partner resurfaces in Middle East - 03/10/2024". Intelligence Online. 2025-01-31. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (2024-09-18). "In light of ongoing global instability Nigeria's oil and gas industry is as strategic as ever". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ gulftoday (2024-11-06). "Gaurav Srivastava on how energy security concerns and geopolitical turmoil challenge philanthropists globally". gulftoday. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ Bajaj, Swara (2024-10-11). "Recognizing Opportunities in Times of Uncertainty". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ^ APP (2024-09-01). "Gaurav Srivastava - fake spy". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2025-01-31.