Bhojpuri Actress Akanksha Awasthi, Husband Booked for Allegedly Cheating Mumbai Businessman of ₹11.5 Crore

Mumbai | Undercover Editor News Channel, January 30, 2026

Mumbai: Bhojpuri actress Akanksha Awasthi and her husband, Vivek Kumar alias Abhishek Kumar Singh Chauhan, have been booked by Mumbai Police for allegedly cheating a Mumbai-based customs clearance agent of ₹11.50 crore, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

The case has been registered at Pantnagar Police Station following a complaint filed by Hitesh Kantilal Ajmera, who is engaged in the customs clearance business. An FIR was lodged on January 28 after preliminary verification of the allegations.

Alleged False Promises and Claims of Influence

According to the complaint, Ajmera alleged that the accused projected themselves as influential figures within the film industry and claimed to possess substantial wealth and high-level connections. The actress allegedly told the complainant that she owned a film studio and an artists’ training centre in Andheri, Mumbai.

Police sources said the complainant was allegedly lured into investing money with promises of exceptionally high returns, professional recognition, and industry exposure.

₹11.5 Crore Allegedly Transferred Over Months

The FIR states that between March and July 2024, Ajmera transferred ₹11.50 crore to multiple bank accounts allegedly provided by the accused. The complainant claimed he was assured of a return of nearly ₹200 crore, without any interest component, along with other benefits linked to the film business.

It is further alleged that Vivek Kumar claimed to have ₹300 crore in cash stored at a warehouse in Bettiah, Bihar, which was supposedly inaccessible due to legal issues. The complainant stated that he was taken to Patna and shown documents purportedly related to the said warehouse to reinforce the claims.

Sudden Disappearance Raises Suspicion

According to the FIR, on July 5, 2024, while travelling towards Bettiah, Vivek Kumar allegedly exited the vehicle on the pretext of buying sweets and did not return. The complainant further alleged that Kumar subsequently switched off his mobile phone, raising suspicions of cheating.

Police Investigation Underway

Mumbai Police have confirmed that an investigation is underway to verify the financial transactions, documents shown to the complainant, and the roles of both accused in the alleged offence. Further action will be taken based on the findings of the probe.

Police have not yet commented on arrests or custodial action.