Bollywood actors Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath have been named among 13 individuals accused in a cheating and breach of trust case filed at the Murthal police station in Haryana’s Sonipat district. The FIR, registered on January 22, 2025, includes charges under Sections 316 (2), 318 (2), and 318 (4) of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, related to fraud, property transfer through deception, and criminal breach of trust.
Cheating Allegations Involving Human Welfare Credit Cooperative Society
According to a report by The Print, the complainant, Vipul Antil, a resident of Sonipat, has accused the Human Welfare Credit Cooperative Society—registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Society Act, 2002—of deceiving new investors. The society allegedly offered Fixed Deposit (FD) and Recurring Deposit (RD) schemes with promises of high returns, luring investors through a multi-level marketing strategy. Agents were reportedly incentivized to recruit new investors, leading to widespread financial fraud.
Actors’ Involvement Under Investigation
While the primary complaint targets the society, Bollywood actors Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath have been named in the list of accused provided by the complainant. Ajeet Singh, Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP), confirmed to The Print that the main allegation centres around the society’s fraudulent practices in soliciting investments. The investigation is ongoing to determine the specific roles of all those involved, including the actors.
Authorities Investigate the Case
Authorities are actively investigating the case, focusing on the involvement of all parties named in the FIR. The roles of the actors in the alleged scam are currently under scrutiny, and legal actions will be taken based on the findings.
This development has garnered significant attention, highlighting the potential risks of investing in financial schemes without thorough research and due diligence.