Crime
Choreographer Remo D’Souza Faces Rs 11.96 Cr Fraud Allegations
New Delhi: On October 19, allegations emerged accusing renowned choreographer Remo D’Souza, his wife Lizelle D’Souza, and five other individuals of defrauding a dance troupe of Rs 11.96 crore. The accusations were made by a 26-year-old dancer from Maharashtra’s Mira Road, who filed an FIR on October 16, claiming that the group had been cheated out of their prize money after winning a reality dance show.
The complaint alleges that the fraud occurred over a period between 2018 and July 2024. In addition to Remo and Lizelle, the accused include Omprakash Shankar Chouhan, Ramesh Gupta, Rohit Jhadhav, Frame Production Company, and a policeman named Vinod Raut. They have been charged with forgery, cheating, and other related offenses under the Indian Penal Code.
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Remo D’Souza has now addressed these allegations through a post on his official Instagram account, expressing his dismay at the situation. “It is disheartening to see such information being published,” he said, urging the public not to believe rumors without hearing their side of the story. While he refrained from sharing specific details, he assured his supporters that he and his wife would present their case in due course and cooperate with the authorities.
In his post, Remo thanked his friends and family for their unwavering support during this challenging time and called for patience as the matter unfolds.