Veteran Bollywood actors Govinda, Shakti Kapoor, Chunky Panday, and BJP MP Manoj Tiwari have been embroiled in a controversy surrounding a First Information Report (FIR) filed in connection with an alleged investment fraud linked to Ghaziabad-based company Maxizone Touch Private Limited. According to a complaint filed in Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur court, the FIR was registered on the orders of a local court, after investors approached the judiciary claiming they were cheated by the firm, which had promised high returns on investments.
The FIR was filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code related to cheating and criminal conspiracy. According to the complaint by an investor who said he invested over Rs 30 lakhs in Maxizone Touch Pvt Ltd, the company had assured returns of up to 15 per cent monthly interest. When neither the interest nor the principal amount was returned as promised, the investor moved the court, prompting police action. The FIR names the four actors along with others, alleging that they were involved in promoting the company’s investment scheme and played a role in attracting unsuspecting investors through endorsements.
The complaint asserts that the influence of these actors helped the firm lure more people into the scheme. Earlier, Maxizone Touch Pvt Ltd directors — Chander Bhushan Singh and his wife, Priyanka Singh — were arrested in September 2025 by Jamshedpur police as part of a broader investigation into the company’s operations. Investigators have said the firm allegedly ran a fraudulent multi-level marketing (MLM) scheme and collected substantial unauthorised deposits from investors. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had also conducted searches linked to alleged investment and cryptocurrency fraud involving the company, reporting that the Singh couple remained absconding for nearly three years before their arrest.
Investigations into the case are ongoing, and the involvement of the four Bollywood actors is being scrutinized. The FIR has raised questions about the role of celebrities in promoting investment schemes and the lack of regulation in the industry. If found guilty, the actors could face serious consequences, including fines and imprisonment. The case highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in the financial sector. Meanwhile, the ED has been conducting searches and probing other individuals involved in the scam.
The FIR has also sparked concerns about the potential for celebrities to be used as a means to swindle investors. The alleged involvement of the four Bollywood actors has raised eyebrows, and many are questioning how they were able to promote the investment scheme without being aware of the company’s fraudulent activities. The case has also highlighted the need for greater regulation in the financial sector to protect investors.
The Bollywood actors named in the FIR have not publicly commented on the allegations. However, their involvement in the case has sparked widespread interest and debate. As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen whether the actors will face any consequences for their alleged involvement in the scam.
The case has also raised questions about the role of social media in promoting investment schemes. Many have pointed out that the alleged involvement of the four Bollywood actors was facilitated by social media platforms, which allowed them to reach a large audience and promote the investment scheme.
