Fraud of ₹1.41 Crore Using Athiya Shetty, KL Rahul and Arshad Warsi’s Names: Three Employees Booked

In a shocking case of corporate fraud, three employees of a prominent company in Mumbai allegedly used the names of Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty, actor Arshad Warsi, and cricketer KL Rahul to siphon off ₹1.41 crore from their own employer. The Amboli Police have registered a case against the accused, who reportedly forged signatures and emails to execute the scam.

How the Fraud Was Executed
According to police reports, Rishabh Sureka, a senior manager responsible for branding and celebrity projects, exploited the trust placed in him by the company due to his long tenure. Sureka, along with colleagues Yash Nagarkoti and Aashay Shastri, created fake invoices, forged signatures, and fabricated email IDs to carry out the scheme.

The trio allegedly used emails and project proposals under the names of KL Rahul and Arshad Warsi to request payments from the company. They also forged Athiya Shetty’s signature to authorize large sums, thereby defrauding the company of over ₹1.41 crore.

Detection and Investigation
The scam was uncovered with the help of the production house involved in the purported celebrity projects. While a formal complaint has been lodged, authorities have confirmed that no arrests have been made yet. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the fraud and to apprehend all involved.

This case highlights how trusted positions within organizations can be misused for elaborate financial fraud, leveraging the influence of high-profile celebrity names to deceive and manipulate.