Ravinder Chandrasekar faces fraud charges: Mumbai Police investigates the producer over a Rs 5.75 crore scam—deets inside
Ravinder
Chandrasekar. Mumbai Police has summoned film producer Ravinder Chandrasekar in a money laundering case.
A complaint has been filed against Ajay Jagdish Kapoor for allegedly defrauding him of Rs 5.75 crore by claiming that he would make high profits through online trading.
This complaint against Ravinder, a former contestant on the Bigg Boss Tamil show, has now caused a stir.
Ravinder resurfaces in a new financial scam
Ravinder Chandrasekar, who produced films like 'Nattupuna Na Ennanu Theriyumaa,' 'Suttai Kathai,' and 'Tholainoku Paarvai' through the company Libra Productions, became famous in the cinema circle and on social media after the Bigg Boss show.
Currently, the fraud complaint against him has attracted attention in the film industry and among the public.
Cops visit Chennai but delay arrest due to health concerns
Following this complaint, it has been reported that the Mumbai police came to Chennai to arrest him. But it is said that they did not arrest him because his health was not good and instead issued a summons. As per News 18, it is also stated that there will be a continuous investigation in this case and that since Ravinder is not absconding, he should appear in person for questioning soon.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It?
Memory Health
Learn More
Undo
Second major fraud allegation deepens doubts over Ravinder's credibility
It is worth noting that this is not the first allegation against Ravinder Chandrasekar. Already in 2023, Chennai police had booked and arrested him for defrauding a businessman of Rs. 16 crore, and he was later released on bail. Now, with a similar complaint of an Rs 5.75 crore scam resurfacing in Mumbai, sources say that his credibility has been further tarnished among businessmen and the film industry. His name being linked to ongoing money laundering scandals has shocked the film industry and the business world.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scroll.in
19 minutes ago
- Scroll.in
Kerala nuns held in Chhattisgarh for alleged religious conversion, bishops' group calls case ‘false'
Two nuns from Kerala and a man were arrested at the Durg railway station in Chhattisgarh on Saturday for alleged human trafficking and religious conversion, The News Minute reported. The nuns – Preeti Mary and Vandana Francis – are members of the Assisi Sisters of Mary Immaculate, a congregation under the Syro-Malabar Church in Alappuzha district's Cherthala town and were working at a hospital in Agra, Mathrubhumi reported. The two nuns and the man, identified as Sukhman Mandavi, were accompanying three women from Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district. Sebastian Poomattam, vicar general of the Raipur Archdiocese, told The News Minute that the nuns were taking the women to Agra where they had been offered jobs of kitchen helpers at a convent. 'They had the consent letters from their parents and were all above 18 years of age,' he added. While at the railway station, a ticket examiner questioned the group on the platform. 'The girls and one man entered the platform where the nuns were waiting,' The News Minute quoted Poomattam as saying. 'The examiner asked about their tickets, and they said the nuns had them.' The vicar general claimed that the examiner informed members of the Hindutva group Bajrang Dal about the situation and that the outfit's members 'arrived in large numbers within minutes'. The police detained the nuns, the man and the three women. The Bajrang Dal vigilantes protested at the police station and demanded the registration of a first information report against the nuns, The News Minute reported. The nuns and Mandavi were remanded to judicial custody till August 8. They were charged under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita pertaining to human trafficking and sections of Chhattisgarh Religious Freedom Act. The three women were taken to a government-run shelter home. Unidentified police officers told the Hindustan Times that the nuns were allegedly taking the women to Agra with the promise of 'good facilities and a monthly salary of Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000'. The police had reached the railway station based on a tip-off from members of the Bajrang Dal, the officers were quoted as having said. 'When questioned, the women said that initially they were told they would be offered jobs within Chhattisgarh, but when they reached Durg, they were told that the nuns had come to take them to Agra,' the newspaper quoted the officers as saying. Commenting on the incident, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India alleged that a ' false ' case had been filed against the nuns under the influence of Hindutva groups, Onmanorama reported. The bishops' conference sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the matter. Kerala CM seeks PM's intervention Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday also sought Modi's intervention in ensuring justice to the two nuns, PTI reported. In a letter to the prime minister, the chief minister said that Mary and Francis were arrested when they had gone to receive women who were coming to work in their convent. Family members of the two nuns have claimed that they had not been able to communicate with them after they were taken into custody, he added. Vijayan requested the prime minister to intervene in the matter and ensure transparent and fair proceedings, PTI reported. Alappuzha MP KC Venugopal said on Sunday that attacks on minorities had seen 'a rampant increase under BJP-ruled states, be it Chhattisgarh, Odisha or MP [Madhya Pradesh]'. The Congress leader said that he had written to the Union home ministry and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai demanding strict punishment against the culprits and the urgent need to uphold the Constitution 'so that fundamental rights of minorities are not threatened under their rule'. 'The latest attacks by Bajrang Dal goons on 2 Catholic nuns in Durg, Chhattisgarh point to a tacit support for such hate crimes from the ruling establishment,' Venugopal said on social media. In his letter to the home ministry and the Chhattisgarh chief minister, Venugopal said that it was 'deeply disturbing that self proclaimed vigilantes can instigate communal tension and make baseless accusations of conversion and trafficking without any legal foundation'. He added: 'Despite clear documentation and parental consent, the authorities have chosen to keep the nuns and the man in custody, reportedly under political pressure.'
News18
27 minutes ago
- News18
Drug Lab Hidden In A Buffalo Barn: Rajasthan, Maharashtra Police Bust Inter-State Syndicate
The facility contained large amounts of precursor chemicals like Chloroform, Ammonium Chloride, and Toluene — typically used in the manufacture of Mephedrone. In a major crackdown on synthetic drug manufacturing, police teams from Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) joined forces to bust an inter-state drug syndicate operating clandestine labs. The operation began on July 22, 2025, when Barmer district police detected a hidden lab inside a buffalo barn in Village Dholakia. The facility contained large amounts of precursor chemicals like Chloroform, Ammonium Chloride, and Toluene — typically used in the manufacture of Mephedrone. Lab equipment was also seized from the remote location, and two individuals were detained at the site. The NCB's Jodhpur unit soon joined the investigation, helping identify links to Maharashtra. During interrogation, one of the arrested men revealed that a key member of the syndicate hailed from Raigad district in Maharashtra and had transported chemicals and equipment to set up the Barmer lab. This tip-off led Raigad police and NCB Mumbai to swiftly act and detain the suspect. Investigations pointed to a shut factory — M/s Rohan Chemicals in Mahad — that was secretly being used to manufacture synthetic drugs. A raid at the premises resulted in the recovery of 34 kg of powdered Ketamine, 12 litres in liquid form, and a cache of precursor chemicals. Authorities also discovered that the main mastermind was a repeat offender, already under the radar for earlier drug cases handled by the DRI and NCB. The back-to-back raids and coordinated intelligence sharing between police units in Barmer, Raigad, and NCB zones in Jodhpur, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai led to the quick dismantling of the drug network. Investigations are still ongoing, with both Barmer and Raigad police pursuing various leads. This bust comes close on the heels of another similar operation in Sri Ganganagar, where 5 kg of Mephedrone was seized and even science teachers were found involved. To help identify such secret drug-making hubs, NCB has circulated 'red flag indicators" to all state police departments and urges citizens to share drug-related information via the toll-free helpline 1933. Identities of callers will be kept confidential. view comments First Published: July 28, 2025, 10:19 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
27 minutes ago
- News18
Kerala Cemetery Uses QR Code To Share Life Of The Departed: ‘Who Would Come To Scan?'
While many liked the idea of having a QR code on a tombstone, others shared their views on the downside of making personal information publicly accessible. Who doesn't wish to keep the memories of their loved ones alive forever? Frankly, we all do. Turning this into a reality, someone in Kerala came up with a thoughtful and unique way to do that. They added a metal QR code to the tombstone of their loved one, which would allow visitors to learn more about the life, memories and legacy of the person resting there peacefully. A page on Instagram shared a video showing a person scanning one of the QR codes at the cemetery. 'I saw something at the cemetery today… and I couldn't believe it", read the text over it. As the video panned, the person scanned the code, and immediately, a website popped up. The individual clicked on it and was directed to a page that not only provided basic information about the person, such as their name, date of birth, place of origin and a picture, but also included details about their profession and family. QR Code At The Tombstone Gave A Look At The Person's Legacy As the clip played further, the man glanced at the website, which included tabs such as bio, memories and a timeline of the person. 'His memory. His family. His legacy. Right there on my phone," read the text atop it. The website features some pictures of the man with his near and dear ones. This was not it. When the person scrolled further, they saw that the information of his spouse, children, grandchildren and even in-laws was provided on the website. Moreover, one can also learn about recent visitors, as there is a section where individuals visiting the tombstone leave their names. 'This isn't just a grave. It's a story that lives on," the text read towards the end of the video. Internet Is Divided Over The Idea Of Having A QR Code On Tombstones After the video was released, several users took to the comment section to express their varied views on the idea of having a QR code on a tombstone. While many like the idea, others expressed privacy concerns. 'I don't know about others…. But I need one such tombstone," said one user. Another added, 'Lovely concept." Someone pointed out the downside of this, writing, 'Already a privacy concern, while you are doing it, they are sharing the photos with the public, and it can be used in very bad ways with AI nowadays." Someone else said, 'But who would come to the graveyard to scan?" The clip has gone viral and has already been viewed over 1.6 million times. First Published: July 28, 2025, 10:20 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
