Who is Krishna Kumar Sharma arrested for fraud?

Krishna Kumar Sharma is a 31-year-old man arrested for allegedly masterminding a pan-India forex fraud racket by posing as a film producer.

How did the alleged film producer scam work in Delhi?

The accused posed as a film producer, using fake crew members to meet victims in luxury hotels and promise better forex exchange rates or celebrity deals.

What is the total amount defrauded in the Kolkata forex case?

In the Kolkata case, the victim was allegedly defrauded of USD 15,000 and 1,000 euros, totaling approximately Rs 14.5 lakh.

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Bollywood Imposter Nabbed in Forex Fraud Spree

8 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Accused posed as film producer to execute forex frauds.
Mastermind of pan-India scam arrested in New Delhi.
Victims defrauded of USD 15,000 and 1,000 euros.

Bollywood Imposter Nabbed in Forex Fraud Spree

A sophisticated forex fraud ring operating across India has been dismantled with the arrest of its alleged mastermind, Krishna Kumar Sharma. The 31-year-old from West Bengal posed as a film producer, using a fabricated entourage of bouncers and crew to meet victims in five-star hotels. He promised lucrative currency exchange rates or exclusive celebrity-linked deals to gain trust.

Sharma, wanted in a Kolkata case for defrauding a victim of USD 15,000 and 1,000 euros (approx. Rs 14.5 lakh), was apprehended in Delhi. He had previously duped a woman in Mumbai of Rs 45 lakh. The gang operated with extreme caution, using cash for all transactions, multiple phones, and employing tactics like chilli sprays for their escapes.