Mumbai: Bollywood actors Govinda, Shakti Kapoor, Chunky Panday, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari have been named in a FIR in connection with a suspected investment scam linked to Ghaziabad-based Maxizone Touch Private Limited, according to reports.
What is the case?
According to Bollywood Hungama, who cited a complaint filed in Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur court, the First Information Report (FIR) was registered after investors of the company approached the judiciary claiming they were cheated by the firm.
According to the complaint, the investor had invested over Rs 30 lakh in Maxizone Touch Pvt Ltd and the company had assured returns of up to 15 per cent monthly interest, but neither the interest nor the principal amount was returned as promised, which prompted the investor to file case.
The case was related to cheating and criminal conspiracy and was filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.
How are actors connected?
The FIR has named various individuals including, actors Govinda, Shakti Kapoor, Chunky Panday, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, alleging that the stars were involved in promoting the company’s investment scheme.
The complaint alleges that the stars role in the company helped attract more investors through endorsements.
It also asserts that their influence helped the firm lure more people into the scheme.
Was anyone arrested?
Jamshedpur police in September 2025 arrested Maxizone Touch Pvt Ltd directors Chander Bhushan Singh and his wife Priyanka Singh as part of the investigation.
According to the reports, the two were accused of running a fraudulent multi-level marketing (MLM) scheme and collected substantial unauthorised deposits from investors.
Earlier, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had also conducted searches at premises linked to alleged investment and cryptocurrency fraud.
According to reports, the couple remained absconding for nearly three years before being arrested.
