Bhojpuri Actress Akanksha Awasthi Accused of Rs 11.5 Crore Film Industry Fraud

• Bhojpuri actress Akanksha Awasthi and husband Vivek Kumar accused of swindling Rs 11.5 crore from businessman Hitesh Kantilal Ajmera.
• The couple allegedly lured Ajmera with promises of high returns, film industry connections, and studio ownership through 'AKS Pathshala Entertainment' in Andheri (West).
• Victim was told a story about Rs 300 crore cash in a Bettiah, Bihar warehouse, requiring investment to release, with a promise of Rs 200 crore interest-free return.
• Ajmera transferred Rs 11.50 crore between March and July 2024; accused vanished after showing fake documents and making excuses.
• FIR registered at Pantnagar Police Station on January 28, 2026, under fraud, criminal conspiracy, and breach of trust; EOW is investigating.

Why It Matters: Bhojpuri actress Akanksha Awasthi and husband face fraud charges for allegedly swindling Rs 11.5 crore.