The Puducherry police are set to question actresses Tamannaah Bhatia and Kajal Aggarwal in connection with a high-profile cryptocurrency fraud linked to a Coimbatore-based company. The firm, established in 2022, allegedly lured investors with promises of hefty returns, ultimately leading to losses worth several crores.
Tamannaah attended the company’s launch event, while Kajal later took part in a corporate gathering where top investors were presented with expensive gifts. The scam also involved a luxury cruise party in Mumbai, during which additional investments were solicited. Reports indicate that at least 10 individuals from Puducherry alone lost Rs 2.4 crore, while a retired government employee claimed he was defrauded of Rs 40 crore.
Authorities launched an investigation following multiple complaints, leading to the arrest of two key suspects, Nitish Jain and Arvind Kumar. The fraudulent scheme spanned several states, including Delhi, Odisha, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala. Investigators discovered that the accused used fake online accounts to siphon funds, and one of their associates, Imran Pasha, had already been arrested by Raipur police in a related case. Some suspects remain at large, with efforts underway to track them down.
Since Tamannaah and Kajal were involved in the company’s promotional events, police seek to determine whether they were merely endorsing the firm or had any financial involvement. Investigators are also examining how the scam was executed on such a large scale. With the case drawing nationwide attention, authorities are working to uncover the full extent of the fraud and hold those responsible accountable.
