Archive · 17 Jun 2025
TV Couple Accused of Kidnapping, Extortion of Film Producer
A film producer, Shyam Sunder Dey, accuses TV stars Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma of a serious crime.
He says they kidnapped him and held him at a villa in Goa, demanding money.
Dey's wife says the couple took his phone and forced him to sign papers.
They demanded money from him and eventually got Rs 23 lakh.
Police charged the couple with serious crimes, but the couple have not publicly responded to the allegations.
The incident also possibly involves threats about a drug case.
Dey was eventually rescued, and the couple is now facing serious charges.
Film producer Shyam Sunder Dey alleges abduction and extortion by TV couple Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma in Goa.
Dey claims he was forced into a rented car and taken to a villa, where he was allegedly abused and held against his will.
He states he was pressured to transfer Rs 23 lakh after initial demands, with the money sent to Banerjee and Verma's accounts.
Dey's wife, Malabika Dey, shared details, including FIR copies, chats, and transaction details, claiming the couple also threatened her husband regarding a drug case.
Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma are charged with abduction, wrongful confinement, and extortion; they have not yet publicly responded.
- Who
- Puja Banerjee, Kunal Verma, Shyam Sunder Dey, Malabika Dey, and associated individuals.
- What
- Shyam Sunder Dey accuses Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma of abduction and extortion.
- When
- The alleged events unfolded between June 1 and June 4.
- Where
- Goa, India
- Why
- The alleged motive was extortion, with demands leading to a transfer of Rs 23 lakh.
Accusations
No official response
The Crime
Accusations
Shyam Sunder Dey accuses Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma of abduction, wrongful confinement, threats, and extortion.
No official response
No official response is available as the accused have not responded publicly.
- Accused
- Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma
- Victim
- Shyam Sunder Dey
- Location
- Goa
- Alleged Crimes
- Abduction, Wrongful Confinement, Extortion
- Amount Extorted
- Rs 23 lakh
- Police Charges
- Abduction, wrongful confinement, extortion
Sources
Puja Banerjee And Kunal Verma Accused Of Abduction And Extortion By A Producer's Wife After Losing Money In A Scam
Filmmaker Claims Puja Banerjee-Kunal Verma Held Him Hostage, Extorted Rs 23 Lakh
