Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Mumbai Police Arrest Bengali Film Producer in Actress Fraud Case
A Bengali film producer named Shyamsundar Dey has been arrested for allegedly tricking actress Puja Banerjee and her husband, Kunal Verma, out of a large sum of money.
Dey told them he could get them profits by investing in movie broadcasting rights.
The couple gave Dey ₹1.58 crore based on his promises and some emails showing a deal with a company.
However, Dey didn't give them any money back, except for a small amount.
Police are now investigating the case, including financial transactions and the contracts involved.
A Bengali film producer was arrested in Kolkata.
The arrest was in connection with an alleged ₹1.58 crore fraud.
Actress Puja Banerjee and her husband were the alleged victims.
Dey promised broadcasting rights for films and investment opportunities.
The couple transferred the money in April-May 2025.
- Who
- Shyamsundar Dey, Puja Banerjee, and Kunal Verma
- What
- Dey was arrested for allegedly cheating Banerjee and Verma out of ₹1.58 crore.
- When
- The arrest took place on Tuesday; the alleged fraud occurred in April-May 2025.
- Where
- Kolkata (arrest) and Mumbai (where the couple resides and the crime occurred).
- Why
- Dey allegedly promised investment opportunities related to film broadcasting rights, but did not fulfill them.
- Accused
- Shyamsundar Dey
- Victims
- Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma
- Amount Allegedly Cheated
- ₹1.58 crore
- Date of Arrest
- Tuesday
- Location of Arrest
- Kolkata
- Accusation
- Cheating, breach of trust