A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against actor and Trinamool Congress MLA Soham Chakraborty following allegations of cheating and financial fraud involving more than ₹1 crore.
The complaint was lodged by a businessman who alleged that Soham had failed to return a substantial sum of money despite repeated assurances. Based on the complaint, police have initiated an investigation into allegations of cheating and criminal breach of trust.
According to the complainant, the actor-turned-politician had allegedly borrowed money for business-related purposes and assured repayment within a specified period. The businessman claimed that despite multiple requests and reminders, the amount remained unpaid, prompting him to seek legal recourse.
The FIR alleges that a total of ₹1.05 crore was transferred to Soham Chakraborty over a period of time. The complainant has claimed that the transactions were carried out on the basis of trust and assurances given by the actor. However, when repayment did not materialise, he approached the police.
"I repeatedly requested that the money be returned. Despite assurances, the payment was not made," the complainant reportedly stated in his complaint.
Police sources confirmed that a case has been registered and that investigators are examining financial records and other documents submitted by the complainant. Officials said statements of relevant individuals may be recorded as part of the probe.
Soham Chakraborty has denied any wrongdoing and reportedly described the allegations as baseless. Sources close to the actor maintained that the dispute was civil in nature and not a case of fraud. They asserted that the allegations were being presented in a misleading manner.
"The allegations are completely false. I have all the necessary documents and will cooperate with the investigation," Soham reportedly said while responding to the charges.
The development has attracted political attention given Soham's dual role as a prominent actor and a sitting Trinamool Congress legislator. Opposition parties have sought answers from the ruling party, while Trinamool leaders have refrained from commenting on the specifics of the case, citing the ongoing investigation.
Police officials stressed that the registration of an FIR does not establish guilt and that all allegations will be examined during the course of the investigation.
The case is currently under investigation, and authorities are expected to scrutinise the financial transactions and communications between the parties before taking any further action.
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