In a shocking turn of events, renowned choreographer Remo D’Souza and his wife Lizelle have found themselves embroiled in a legal battle, facing accusations of cheating a dance troupe of a staggering ₹11.96 crore. The case, registered at Mira Road police station in Maharashtra’s Thane district, stems from a complaint filed by a 26-year-old dancer, who alleges that D’Souza and his associates defrauded the troupe.
The complaint, filed on October 16th, details a scheme where D’Souza and his group allegedly posed as the owners of the dance troupe, claiming the ₹11.96 crore prize money they won on a television show. The alleged fraudulent activities are said to have taken place between 2018 and July 2024.
Besides Remo and Lizelle, five other individuals have been named in the FIR: Omprakash Shankar Chouhan, Rohit Jadhav, Frame Production Company, Vinod Raut (a policeman), and Ramesh Gupta. The police have registered the case under sections 465 (forgery), 420 (cheating), and other relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code.
The case has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, raising questions about the alleged actions of a well-known figure like Remo D’Souza. The police investigation is currently underway, and it remains to be seen how the case unfolds and what consequences D’Souza and the others involved will face.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of due diligence and transparency in the entertainment industry, especially when it comes to financial matters. As the investigation progresses, the public will be closely watching to see how the allegations against Remo D’Souza are addressed and what justice is served to the alleged victims.
