Overview
- Amboli police registered an FIR naming Rishabh Surekha, Yash Nagarkoti, and Ashay Shastri in an alleged embezzlement of about ₹1.41 crore from Hari Media Network.
- The case is filed under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for cheating, and investigators report no arrests as they verify transactions and collect evidence.
- According to the FIR, the accused used forged signatures of Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul and a fake email in Arshad Warsi’s name, with misuse of the company’s official email to impersonate authorized staff.
- Investigators say more than ₹52 lakh from fabricated claims was routed to Surekha’s personal account through bogus invoices tied to brands including Havells, Mahindra Lifespaces, Realme, and Birla Estates.
- Specific incidents cited include a disputed August 2024 Havells–Dia Mirza project involving Hooray Movies and a January 2024 Khanna Jewellers deal allegedly secured with a forged signature and a fake Zomato invoice.