Shocking! Puja Banerjee, Kunal Verma Accused Of Extortion And Abduction By Producer’s Wife. Details Inside!
In a shocking turn of events, popular television actors Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma have been accused of a serious criminal act!
In a shocking turn of events, popular television actors Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma have been accused of a serious criminal act. Just days after they publicly revealed being victims of a financial scam that wiped out their life savings, the couple is now facing accusations of kidnapping and extortion in a disturbing case that has emerged from Goa. According to an FIR filed by the Goa Police, Puja, Kunal, and their associate Piyush Kothari have been charged under several sections of the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The charges range from abduction and unlawful confinement to threats, extortion, and conspiracy.
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The complaint was reportedly filed by Malabika Dey, wife of Bengali film producer Shyam Sunder Dey, who posted on Facebook on June 14 with a detailed account of the alleged act. In her post, she claimed that her husband was forcibly taken, mentally harassed, and pressured into paying a hefty sum of money. She also shared screenshots of WhatsApp conversations, payment receipts, and official FIR papers to support her claims in the Facebook post.
And that’s not all Malabika stated that while Shyam was in Goa for a work trip, he was called by Puja, Kunal, and Piyush while driving a rented vehicle. She alleged that the trio took him to an undisclosed location where he was threatened, forced to transfer Rs 23 lakh, and blackmailed with the threat of being framed in a false drug case if he didn’t cooperate.
She further claimed that his phones were confiscated, and he was forced to share sensitive information and passwords. Allegedly, the group even filmed him under pressure, instructing him on what to say. Fortunately, Shyam was rescued after Malabika reached out to the authorities. The Goa Police, led by the North Goa SP, intervened and ensured his safe return.
What’s particularly surprising is that just a week ago, Puja and Kunal had released a video stating they had lost everything in a scam and were struggling to stay afloat financially. While they didn’t disclose details at the time, Puja said they were going through the hardest phase of their lives and were relying on hope and public support.
As of now, the police investigation is ongoing, and further details are awaited.
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First Published: June 16, 2025 3:03 PM
