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NDTV
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Puja Banerjee And Kunal Verma Accused Of Abduction And Extortion By A Producer's Wife After Losing Money In A Scam
TV couple Kunal Verma and Puja Banerjee, who had claimed to lose their life-long savings in a scam last week, have been accused of kidnapping a Bengali film producer in Goa and extorting money from him. The couple, allegedly, attempted to take over his properties. The Goa Police filed an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Puja Banerjee, Kunal Verma, and their associate Piyush Kothari. The charges listed-Sections 126(2), 137(2), 140(2), 308(2), 115(2), 351(3), 61(2), and 3(5)-cover serious offenses such as abduction, unlawful confinement, extortion, criminal threats, and conspiracy. The incident comes to light after the producer's wife shared a detailed post on Facebook (June 14), alleging the couple of using coercive methods to extract money from her husband. Malabika Dey, the wife of producer Shyam Sunder Dey, attached Whatsapp screenshots, payment receipts and FIR documents to her post. What's Happening Popular television couple Kunal Verma and Puja Banerjee have been accused of kidnapping Bengali film producer Shyam Sunder Dey in Goa. The couple, allegedly, extorted money from the producer and attempted to take over his properties. The producer's wife shared a post on Facebook, alleging the couple of abduction and extortion. Malabika Dey also attached Whatsapp screenshots, payment receipts and FIR documents to her Facebook post. Malabika Dey wrote, "My husband was kidnapped, held against his will, threatened, and physically assaulted by Puja Banerjee, Kunal Verma, and their influential associate Piyush Kothari over several days as part of an extortion attempt. "While on a business trip in Goa, my husband drove a rented car when Puja and others intercepted him and forcibly took him to an undisclosed location." "In Goa, my husband was subjected to mental torture, and they demanded Rs 64 lakh from him. They threatened to falsely accuse him of a drug case if he didn't fulfil their demand. Shyam paid Rs 23 lakh . I've saved all the receipts and transaction proofs showing the transfers made to Puja and Kunal's accounts," claimed Malabika. She went on to add, "Shyam's mobile phones were taken by Puja and Kunal, who also forced him to reveal personal details and passwords. They made multiple video recordings, compelling him to speak as instructed. For now, he has been safely recovered with the assistance of the Goa Police, headed by the North Goa Superintendent of Police." Losing Savings In A Scam Last week, in a vlog, the couple revealed that they had lost their savings in a financial scam. Puja didn't reveal the exact amount. "These last two-three months have been extremely difficult for us. We have no idea what will happen next. We have been victims of a financial scam. We lost a big amount. We lost all of our life's savings. We have to start our life from zero but we won't give up. We don't want to give up. In these tough times, all we want is your support and prayers. We have full faith in God," Puja Banerjee said. In A Nutshell A week after losing their life-long savings in a scam, TV couple Kunal Verma and Puja Banerjee have been accused of extortion and abduction of a Bengali film producer in Goa.
Deccan Herald
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Puja Banerjee & Kunal Verma accused of abduction, extortion by film producer Shyam Dey's wife Malabika
TV couple Kunal Verma and Puja Banerjee, who made headlines for losing all their savings in a scam, are now facing serious accusations of abduction and extortion. The couple reportedly kidnapped Bengali film producer Shyam Sunder Dey in Goa and extorted money from him, and attempted to take over his incident became public after a social media post by producer Shyam's wife, Malabika Dey, went viral. In the post, she shared FIR documents, payment receipts, and WhatsApp screenshots. The post alleged that Kunal Verma, Puja Banerjee, and their associate Piyush Kothari used coercive methods to extort funds from producer Shyam Sunder Dey by threatening him with false drug her post, Malabika stated, "I'm sharing a painful experience today—something no family should ever endure. On May 31, 2025, my husband, Mr. Shyamsundar Dey, a renowned Bengali film producer with more than 60 films to his credit, was involved in a shocking incident.".She further alleged, "My husband was kidnapped, held against his will, threatened, and physically assaulted by Puja Banerjee, Kunal Verma, and their influential associate Piyush Kothari over several days as part of an extortion attempt. While on a business trip in Goa, my husband drove a rented car when Puja and the others intercepted him and forcibly took him to an undisclosed location.""In Goa, my husband was subjected to mental torture, and they demanded Rs 64 lakh from him. They threatened to falsely accuse him of a drug case if he didn't comply. Terrified, Shyam paid Rs 23 lakh. I've saved all the receipts and transaction proofs showing the transfers made to Puja and Kunal's accounts," claimed went on to claim, "Shyam's mobile phones were taken by Puja and Kunal, who also forced him to reveal personal details and passwords. They made multiple video recordings, compelling him to speak as instructed. For now, he has been safely recovered with the assistance of the Goa Police, headed by the North Goa Superintendent of Police."After Shyam Sunder Dey was rescued from a Goa villa on June 4, the Goa Police filed an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Puja Banerjee, Kunal Verma, and their associate Piyush Kothari. The charges listed—Sections 126(2), 137(2), 140(2), 308(2), 115(2), 351(3), 61(2), and 3(5)—cover serious offenses such as abduction, unlawful confinement, extortion, criminal threats, and conspiracy.
NDTV
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Puja Banerjee, Kunal Verma Lose Their Life Savings In Financial Scam, Say "We Lost A Big Amount"
TV actor couple Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma have claimed that they were scammed of their entire life savings recently by someone they trusted and knew for a while. The Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna co-stars, who tied the knot in 2020 and have a son, updated their fans and followers about the financial fraud through a vlog on their official YouTube channel Puja & Kunal. "These last two-three months have been extremely difficult for us. We have no idea what will happen next. We have been victims of a financial scam. We lost a big amount. We lost all of our life's savings. We have to start our life from zero but we won't give up. We don't want to give up. In these tough times, all we want is your support and prayers. We have full faith in God," Puja Banerjee said. While the actor said they lost their life savings, she didn't reveal the exact amount. In the video, Kunal Verma said they were cheated by someone they trusted. "They had been coming to the house for two-three years," he added. "We belong to an industry where our livelihood depends entirely on your love and support. Our work remains unfulfilled if you don't watch it. We want you to know there is a person behind this fraud of which we are huge victims," he further said. Puja Banerjee said she decided to open up about the scam after fans expressed concern over her Eid post on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Puja Banerjee (@banerjeepuja) On Eid, the actor shared how her close friend shared a simple dal-chawal meal along with them as their finances had crashed. In the same post, she asked fans and followers to pray for them.
Pink Villa
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Why are Puja Banerjee-Kunal Verma in news? Here's everything about celeb couple who got scammed by close friend
Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma are in the news lately due to an unfortunate incident that has occurred in their lives. The celebrity couple, who have been working in the industry for a long time, have earned a name and success due to their hard work and dedication. However, shockingly, they recently lost all their savings after becoming victims of a scam perpetrated by a close friend. Why are Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma in news? In their new vlog, Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma opened up about the lowest phase of their lives. The actress disclosed, "We have been victims of a fraudulent financial scam, which is a very big amount. Humari saari savings, saara kuch usme hume kho diya hai. Ab hume life zero se shuru karna hai. Hum haar nahi maanege aur hum haar nahi mana chahte hai. (We have lost all our savings. We have to start life from zero. We won't give up and we don't want to give up)." Puja Banerjee broke down as she requested everyone's support and blessings in this challenging phase. Kunal explained how they are dependent on the work they have been doing. Speaking about the fraud, he explained, "Ek insaan ne humare sath fraud kiya aur hum bohot bade victim bane hai uske (There is one person who did a fraud with us and we are big victims in this)." Puja, who was in tears as she shared this incident, said, "Jab bhi iss baare mei baat kar rahe hai toh andar se tut rahe hai. Kyuki hume bohot gehra sadma laga hai (Whenever we talk about it, we break from inside. Because we are deeply affected)." The Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev actress shared how Kunal is more affected by this scam. Kunal explained how he had trusted that friend who is now a scammer for 3 years, as he had also visited their house several times. Puja mentioned how they have been deeply affected, but are trying to come out of the pain. The Jhanak actor continued, "Humlog pagal ho gaye hai itne dino se toh abhi hum aur hona nahi chahte (We have gone mad and now we don't want to get more mad)." He disclosed that it was difficult for them to inform the family, but now the video is out, so they are aware of the incident. Kunal emphasised how it is a big shock for them and mentioned how they will pray that they get back their money. Kunal added, "It's a long battle, so we will fight together." Banerjee shared, in a breaking voice, how she believes in god and believes in fighting the tough battle. She urged fans to pray for them. Everything about Kunal Verma and Puja Banerjee's work Professionally, Kunal Verma and Puja Banerjee have been in the industry for over a decade, and both have worked on numerous projects. From Television shows to films, web series, music videos, and more, the celebrity couple has showcased their versatility and made a name in the industry. Puja rose to fame after playing the role of Goddess Parvati in Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev. After which, she starred in numerous shows like Razia Sultan, Qubool Hai, and more. She was also a part of reality shows and even made cameo appearances in The Kapil Sharma Show. Meanwhile, Kunal has acted in several Television shows, including Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna, Tera Mujhse Hai Pehle Ka Naata Koi, and Devon Ke Dream Girl – Ek Ladki Deewani Si, and more. He was last seen in Jhanak. Speaking about their personal life, Kunal Verma got married to Puja Banerjee in April 2020. For those who don't know, both were together in a show titled Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna. The couple is parents to a son.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
TV actress Puja Banerjee breaks down after duped of all her life savings by someone she trusted, had to even mortgage her home
TV actors Kunal Verma and Puja Banerjee have been quietly fighting a storm. The popular television couple, known for their roles in shows like Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna and Devon Ke recently opened up about a heartbreaking chapter in their lives—falling victim to a massive financial scam that wiped out all their savings. Their revelation, shared through a candid vlog, has left fans stunned and deeply sympathetic. Puja Banerjee, visibly emotional, shared that the past few months have been the most difficult period in their life. With growing concern from well-wishers, Puja said they finally felt the time was right to come clean. The scam, they revealed, was not the work of a stranger but someone they had known and trusted deeply—someone who had been part of their inner circle for three years. Fighting back tears, Puja admitted they're still in shock and trying to accept that they may never recover the money they lost. She said what made the situation even harder was the emotional toll it's taken on them, especially on Kunal, who she described as being deeply affected. 'It took us a long time to speak about it. We still get overwhelmed,' she shared. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Articles Vally Undo Kunal Verma opens up Kunal, too, shared his side of the story, talking about how betrayal from someone they considered family left them emotionally shattered. They had tried to shield the truth from even their own family, but with the situation worsening and recovery efforts hitting roadblocks, they knew it was time to share the truth publicly. "We trusted someone blindly... and we lost everything," he said. The actor claimed that the person who betrayed them was a close acquaintance whom they had known for 3 years and used to frequently visit their house as well. Puja visits Hanuman Temple The financial blow has been so severe that Puja revealed they had mortgaged their home to arrange the funds they eventually lost. With recovery uncertain, the possibility of losing their home now looms large over the family. In a touching moment from her latest vlog, Puja visited the Icchapurti Hanuman temple with her son, seeking strength to face the difficult road ahead. She shared that the same temple had blessed her career's beginnings—and now, in her darkest time, she returned to it in hope and faith. Her prayer was simple yet heartbreaking: that her child continues to have a roof over his head and that their family finds the strength to overcome this crisis. As her son sweetly recited the Hanuman Chalisa beside her, Puja's voice trembled with emotion. 'I'm asking for courage, not comfort,' she said, 'so I can fight this storm and rebuild everything we've lost.'
