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Deepak Tijori Files Cheating FIR Over Alleged Film-Funding Ruse

Investigators say the accused will be called in for questioning under recently filed BNS charges.

Overview

  • Bangur Nagar police registered an FIR citing BNS sections 316(2), 318(4) and 3(5) after verifying Tijori’s complaint.
  • The accused are identified as Kavita Shibagh Cooper and Fouzia Arshi, with some reports noting an additional unidentified accomplice.
  • Tijori says he signed an MoU in February 2025 and paid an advance via RTGS for a promised letter of interest to help secure investors.
  • Published accounts differ on the payment amount, with one report detailing Rs 2.5 lakh and others stating Rs 5 lakh paid in two instalments.
  • The suspects allegedly invoked ties to T-Series and Zee Network and arranged a call with a purported ‘Mr. Joshi,’ which police say could not be corroborated.