Mumbai: Actor Aayush Shah, known for his role in Mahabharat, has filed a criminal complaint alleging cheating, forgery, and criminal breach of trust against the directors of MyFledge Private Limited and their family members. The accused include Badal Chandra Ghosh, Bijoya Subratkumar Das, Piyalee Shyamlendu Chatterjee, and Bishwajit Badal Chandra Ghosh.
The complaint has been filed through Advocate Ghogre Govind Govardhan in a Mumbai court.
Case Registered Under Multiple BNS Sections
The case has been registered under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, including sections related to criminal breach of trust, cheating, forgery, use of forged documents, and criminal conspiracy. Authorities are also invoking additional penal provisions as part of the ongoing investigation.
The matter is currently being heard in the Andheri court and stems from allegations that forged ICICI Bank statements and fabricated property ownership documents were used to mislead the complainant.
Alleged Loan Fraud Uncovered
According to the complaint, the case originated when Bishwajit Ghosh, who introduced himself as a struggling singer, approached Aayush Shah for entertainment-related collaborations. Over time, Ghosh and his wife Piyalee Chatterjee Ghosh reportedly built both personal and professional ties with Shah and his sister, Mausam Shah.
Leveraging these relationships, the accused allegedly gained credibility by initially offering attractive returns and sharing fabricated financial documents, including forged ICICI Bank statements and false property papers.
MyFledge Private Limited, which claims to operate aviation and vocational training centers across multiple Indian cities—including Bengaluru, Lucknow, Bhopal, Guwahati, Raipur, Mangaluru, Siliguri, Surat, and Mumbai—was presented as a financially stable and expanding enterprise.
₹4.44 Crore Cheque Bounce Raises Red Flags
As part of the financial dealings, the accused reportedly issued 32 cheques amounting to ₹4.44 crore. However, when deposited, all the cheques bounced, raising serious concerns about the legitimacy of the transactions.
Further scrutiny allegedly revealed that:
The bank statements shared via WhatsApp were forged.
Property ownership claims were fabricated.
Initial returns were strategically paid to build trust and encourage larger investments.
Pattern of Alleged Financial Irregularities
The complaint also highlights a broader pattern of alleged misconduct linked to MyFledge Private Limited:
Student Fraud: The company is accused of promising guaranteed placements using fabricated success stories, leaving several students allegedly defrauded.
Employee Exploitation: Former employees have claimed non-payment of salaries and coercive workplace practices.
Technician Dues: Technicians involved in Bishwajit Ghosh’s personal music projects have alleged payment defaults.
Forgery and Manipulation: Fake financial documents and altered agreements were allegedly used to mislead investors and stakeholders.
Allegations of Media Intimidation
In a significant development, Bishwajit Ghosh is also accused of attempting to intimidate media organizations. According to the complaint, he allegedly pressured journalists to remove published reports and threatened legal action against those covering the case.
The complainant has submitted WhatsApp messages and voice recordings as evidence to support these allegations.
Multiple FIRs Across India
Legal troubles for MyFledge Private Limited continue to escalate. A recent FIR registered in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, involving an alleged ₹5 crore fraud, has added to a growing list of cases against the company.
Reports indicate that the firm and its directors are now facing eight FIRs across India and seven criminal cases in Mumbai, intensifying scrutiny from law enforcement agencies.