Vivek Oberoi Gets Cheated Of Rs 1.5 Crores By Business Partners; Files A Cheating Case Against Accused For Defrauding Him- Read REPORTS

Vivek Oberoi and his wife Priyanka Alva Oberoi have filed a fraud case against their business partners for cheating them of Rs 1.5 crores

Aashna Nadkarni

Sun Jul 23 2023, 11:47:23 7429 views
Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi and his wife Priyanka Alva Oberoi, who own the firm Oberoi Mega Entertainment LLP have filed a fraud case against his three business partners, film producers and event organisers Sanjay Saha, his mother Nandita Saha and Radhika Nanda. The couple’s accountant Deven Bafna, lodged a complaint of the accused allegedly defrauding them of Rs 1.55 crores at the MIDC police station in Mumbai on Wednesday.

According to the report by Outlook, Vivek had invested money into an event and film production firm, Anandita Entertainment, after the accused promised him lucrative profits. However, they proceeded to use his money for their personal expenses. The officials are now probing the case. As per the statement, the actor had invested Rs 95.72 lakhs in the firm till November 2021. ALSO READ: Vivek Oberoi Lauds Priyanka Chopra For Talking About Bollywood’s DARK Side; Says, ‘I Know How Frustrating It Is, She Got Out Of The Rut’


Quoted by Hindustan Times, in his statement, Bafna states, “The Oberois had floated a company named Oberoi Organics in 2017. Since it was not doing too well, they decided to first bring in the three accused as partners in the firm, then dissolve that business and convert it into an events business under the name of Anandita Entertainment.” ALSO READ: Vivek Oberoi Dismisses Questions About His Relationship With Ex-Girlfriend Aishwarya Rai; Says, ‘It's Done And Dusted’

The complaint goes on to state that in February 2021, they decided to produce a movie Ganshe, headlined by Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The actor was paid Rs 51 lakhs by Vivek, for his role. Not only were the writer and director taken on board for the projects, but they were also in talks with a streaming platform to release the film. According to Outlook, early in 2022, the 46-year-old found out that Sanjay had misused his funds. The accused had used funds of the company worth Rs 58.56 lakhs for personal use like buying jewellery and paying for insurance. 

As per the media publication, the complaint also states that the accused took money worth Rs 60 lakhs the company received as payment for his various guest appearances in events and programs. 
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