Actors Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath have been named in a First Information Report (FIR) registered at the Murthal police station in Sonipat district, Haryana. The complaint, filed on January 22, accuses them along with 11 others under Sections 316 (2), 318 (2), and 318 (4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for criminal breach of trust, cheating, and fraudulent property transfer.
Details of the Allegations
The FIR stems from a complaint filed by Sonipat resident Vipul Antil against the Human Welfare Credit Cooperative Society, which is registered in Indore under the Multi-State Cooperative Society Act, 2002. Antil alleges that the society has been operating fraudulent schemes across multiple states since September 16, 2016.
The society reportedly lured investors into fixed deposit (FD) and recurring deposit (RD) schemes, promising high returns and employing a multi-level marketing strategy to recruit more participants. The complainant claims to have suffered financial losses due to the fraudulent activities of the society.
Implication of the Actors
According to Ajeet Singh, Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP), Murthal, the complainant specifically named Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath in their statement. “The main allegation is against the society that allegedly duped people of their money. We will investigate the roles, if any, of Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath in the case,” Singh stated.
Professional Backgrounds
Shreyas Talpade recently appeared in Emergency, directed by Kangana Ranaut, a political drama set during India’s Emergency period (1975–1977). The film features an ensemble cast, including Milind Soman, Anupam Kher, and others, with a screenplay by Ritesh Shah.
Alok Nath, a veteran actor, has had a prolific career spanning over four decades with appearances in more than 300 films. Known for his fatherly roles in Bollywood, Nath remains one of the industry’s most recognizable faces.
Next Steps
The investigation will determine the extent of the actors’ involvement, if any, in the society’s operations. The case has drawn attention due to the inclusion of high-profile names, adding urgency to the investigation. Further updates are awaited as the police delve deeper into the allegations.
