What is Akanksha Awasthi accused of?

Akanksha Awasthi and her husband are accused of defrauding a Mumbai customs clearance agent of Rs 11.50 crore by making false promises of financial returns and film industry connections.

When did the alleged fraud by Akanksha Awasthi's husband take place?

The alleged transfers of Rs 11.50 crore occurred between March and July 2024, with the husband reportedly disappearing on July 5, 2024.

What were the false promises made by the couple in the Rs 11.50 crore scam?

The couple allegedly promised the victim studio ownership, fame, and a Rs 200 crore return on investment, alongside claims of substantial wealth and film industry connections.

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Bhojpuri Star, Husband Accused of Rs 11.50 Crore Scam

30 Jan

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Summary

Actress and husband allegedly defrauded a customs agent of Rs 11.50 crore.
Couple promised huge returns and industry connections for investment.
Accused vanished after receiving funds, leaving victim with losses.

Bhojpuri Star, Husband Accused of Rs 11.50 Crore Scam

Mumbai police have registered a case against Bhojpuri actress Akanksha Awasthi and her husband, Vivek Kumar, for allegedly defrauding a customs clearance agent of Rs 11.50 crore. The complaint was filed by Hitesh Kantilal Ajmera, who alleged that the couple ensnared him with false promises of lucrative returns and strong ties within the film industry.

Ajmera claimed that Awasthi and Kumar presented themselves as influential figures with substantial wealth. The actress reportedly stated she owned a film studio and an artist training center in Andheri. The victim was allegedly persuaded to invest, with assurances of studio ownership, fame, and an interest-free return of Rs 200 crore.