Bollywood actors Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath have found themselves entangled in a legal controversy, as their names have surfaced in a cheating and breach of trust case. The First Information Report (FIR) was lodged at Murthal police station in Sonipat, Haryana, on January 22, 2025. Both actors are among the 13 individuals accused in this high-profile matter.
Allegations Against Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath
As reported by News18, the duo, along with other accused, has been booked under Sections 316(2), 318(2), and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. These charges include allegations of cheating, property transfer through deception, and breach of trust.
Ajeet Singh, the Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP), revealed that the actors’ names were included in the complainant’s statement filed with the police. Singh clarified:
“”The main complaint is against the society that is alleged to have duped people of their money by luring them to invest. We will have to investigate what role, if any, is ascribed to Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath.”
The Case in Detail
The case was initiated by Vipul Antil, a resident of Sonipat, who filed a complaint against the Human Welfare Credit Cooperative Society. Registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Society Act of 2002 in Indore, this society has reportedly been operating in multiple states, including Haryana, since September 16, 2016.
According to the complaint, the society introduced recurring deposit (RD) and fixed deposit (FD) schemes, promising high returns to investors. However, it is alleged that they utilized a multi-level marketing strategy, offering agents incentives to recruit more investors.
Shreyas Talpade’s Reaction to a Death Hoax
In a separate incident, Shreyas Talpade addressed false reports about his death in December 2024. Following a near-fatal heart attack on December 13, his wife, Deepti, had rushed him to the hospital amidst heavy traffic. The actor was devastated by the death hoax, which caused distress to his family.
In a heartfelt post, he assured fans of his well-being, saying:
“Dear All, I want to assure everyone that I am ALIVE, HAPPY, and HEALTHY. I’ve become aware of a viral post claiming my demise. While I understand that humour has its place, when it’s misused, it can cause real harm. What may have started as a joke by someone is now creating unnecessary worry and playing with the emotions of those who care about me, especially my family.”
Work Updates
Shreyas Talpade was last seen in Emergency, a film by Kangana Ranaut set during India’s Emergency period (1975-1977), where civil liberties and press freedom were curtailed. The cast included Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhry, Anupam Kher, the late Satish Kaushik, and Vishak Nair.
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