Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Bigg Boss Star Adnaan Shaikh Scammed by Close Friend
Adnaan Shaikh, a reality TV star, was betrayed by a close friend he trusted.
This friend stole over ₹5 lakh from Adnaan's gym business, which he had known for a long time and had even helped.
The friend, who Adnaan put in charge of the gym's management, took advantage of the trust and took money.
When Adnaan noticed issues and questioned him, the friend lied.
Adnaan now wants others to be careful about who they trust with their money and business and to regularly check their finances.
Adnaan Shaikh, a Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestant, was scammed by a close friend.
The scam involved misappropriation of over ₹5 lakh from his gym business.
The friend, also a childhood acquaintance, managed the gym's social media and operations.
Adnaan confronted the friend after noticing financial discrepancies, discovering a lie.
Shaikh filed a police complaint and now emphasizes caution in personal and business dealings.
- Who
- Adnaan Shaikh and his close friend and childhood acquaintance who was managing the gym.
- What
- Adnaan Shaikh was scammed out of over ₹5 lakh by a close friend in his gym business.
- When
- Within a year and a half of launching the gym
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- The friend wanted money and stole equipment, breaching Adnaan's trust.
Adnaan's Stance
Perpetrator's Stance
Trust vs. Betrayal
Adnaan's Stance
Adnaan trusted his long-time friend by giving him control of the gym's finances and operations.
Perpetrator's Stance
The friend abused this trust by stealing money and equipment.
- Victim
- Adnaan Shaikh
- Loss
- Over ₹5 lakh
- Business
- Gym
- Perpetrator
- Close friend and business manager
- Location
- Mumbai
- Action Taken
- Police Complaint Filed