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Trouble deepens for Bhojpuri actress Akanksha Awasthi along with husband, accused of fraud of Rs 11 crore, FIR registered in Mumbai.
Samira Vishwas | January 30, 2026 3:25 PM CST

News India Live, Digital Desk: Famous Bhojpuri film actress Akanksha Awasthi and her husband Abhishek Tiwari are in big trouble. Mumbai Police has registered a case of fraud and forgery of Rs 11 crore against the actress and her husband. After this news came out, there was a stir not only in Bhojpuri industry but also in the corridors of Mayanagari Mumbai. It is alleged that the couple has committed fraud with a huge investment in the name of business. ‘Game’ in the name of investment: What is this scandal of Rs 11 crore? According to the complainant, Akanksha and her husband Abhishek had tricked them into investing a huge amount by showing an attractive business plan. According to police sources, the accused extorted around Rs 11 crore from the complainant by allegedly resorting to fake documents and promising huge profits in future. When the investment period was over and it came to the point of profit, the couple started procrastinating, after which the victim approached the law. Mumbai Police’s action: Sections of fraud and criminal conspiracy. Based on the complaint of the victim, a case has been registered in the concerned police station of Mumbai under various serious sections of IPC (like 420- Fraud, 406- Betrayal of trust and 120B- Criminal conspiracy). Seeing the seriousness of the matter, the police have started investigating the bank accounts and soon summons can be sent to the actress and her husband for questioning. Akanksha Awasthi, who made headlines with the film ‘Dabangg Sarkar’, is a well-known face of Bhojpuri cinema. He is known for superhit films like ‘Dabangg Sarkar’ and ‘Vivah’ with Khesari Lal Yadav. Such serious allegations against the actress, who made her mark on the basis of her excellent acting, have put question marks on her career too. There is silence on social media, fans are shocked. There is silence on Akanksha Awasthi’s social media handles after the news of cheating went viral. Till now no official statement has come out from the actress or her representative on these allegations. His fans are shocked to hear this news and are waiting to know the truth of the case. Is there a possibility of arrest? Legal experts believe that fraud of Rs 11 crore falls in the category of a non-bailable and serious crime. If the police find strong evidence in the preliminary investigation, then the troubles of the actress and her husband may increase and the possibility of their arrest cannot be ruled out.


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