Shweta Ajmera, a trailblazing Chartered Accountant from Indore with a rare blend of expertise spanning tax compliance, AI, blockchain, and digital forensics, passed away suddenly this week, reportedly due to a heart attack.
Ms. Ajmera’s professional profile was one of relentless curiosity and unmatched versatility. Over the past 16 years, she built a reputation as a fearless financial advisor who refused to be boxed into traditional roles. Her firm, S Ajmera & Co, became a hub for clients seeking counsel not only on complex tax matters but also on cybersecurity audits, digital asset tracing, and cross-border regulatory compliance.
An alumna of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a law graduate from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, she later earned accolades for completing a masterclass at the Indian School of Business (ISB) in 2025 with distinction.
A Voice That Reshaped India’s Forensic Landscape
Her colleagues often recall how she seamlessly linked the dots between fraud investigations, digital evidence, and legal strategy. A vocal speaker at conferences and an early advocate of blockchain regulation, Ms. Ajmera worked to demystify emerging tech for traditional institutions.
“She was never shy to pick up the phone to discuss a new AI vulnerability or crypto fraud case she had just read about,” said one cybersecurity consultant who worked with her on multiple forensic audits.
“She was part accountant, part investigator, and part futurist.”
She mentored dozens of young professionals, trained law enforcement officials on digital financial fraud, and co-authored policy recommendations aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies in India.
Remembered as a Mentor, Speaker, and Relentless Learner
Though her passing was sudden, the legacy she leaves behind is indelible. A respected speaker, trainer, and author, she was a familiar face at panels on financial technology and digital risk.
Messages from across the cybersecurity and digital forensics industry flooded social media. From forensic lab founders to government auditors, many remembered her infectious energy and unwavering drive. Several tech professionals from Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Delhi recounted how she was always “one call away,” ever ready to brainstorm a fraud schema or new compliance challenge.
Despite her stature, Ms. Ajmera was known for her humility. Her friends remember her as someone who never sought the limelight but was always willing to lend her time, voice, or expertise to causes she believed in—whether mentoring a young forensic intern or guiding an NGO on financial transparency.
“She was a rare voice of clarity in the fog of digital transformation,” one colleague remarked. “India’s tech-forensics movement just lost one of its most sincere champions.”