Shreyas Talpade Booked in Fraud Case in Mainpuri Along With 12 Others Over Alleged Investment Scam – Woman’s era Magazine

While concerns were already mounting over Rajpal Yadav’s legal troubles, another Bollywood name has now surfaced in a serious controversy. Actor Shreyas Talpade has been booked in a fraud case in Uttar Pradesh’s Mainpuri district. An FIR has been registered against him and 12 others over allegations of duping villagers of lakhs of rupees in the name of investment.

Shreyas Talpade

Shreyas Talpade Booked In Fraud Case

According to one of the news agencies, a fraud case was registered on February 10 at the Bhogaon police station in Mainpuri. A resident of Mohalla Mishrana has accused Shreyas Talpade and his associates of cheating him and several others by promising lucrative investment returns. The complaint alleges that the accused persuaded villagers to invest substantial amounts of money, which were later not returned.

Shreyas Talpade

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Acting on a court order, the police have initiated an investigation into the matter. As per the FIR copy, 14 individuals approached the court with a complaint. They claimed that Sameer Agarwal, director of the Saga Group, and his wife Sania Agarwal opened a branch of LUCC Bank in Mohalla Mishrana in 2015. Over time, hundreds of locals reportedly invested their savings in the scheme.

Shreyas Talpade

However, when depositors demanded their money back, they were allegedly refused repayment and even threatened with false legal cases. The bank reportedly shut down operations in 2024, leaving investors distressed and their funds stuck. The complainants claim they possess valid documents proving their deposits and investments. They allege that lakhs of rupees remain unpaid following the closure of the bank branch.

Shreyas Talpade

Police officials have confirmed that an investigation is underway following the court’s directive. The bank in question has reportedly been accused of similar fraudulent activities not only in Mainpuri but also in parts of Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Victims from different regions have claimed that they were lured into investing their hard-earned money with promises of high returns.