Ameesha Patel in trouble, arrest warrant issued over Rs 3 crore fraud

A Ranchi civil court has issued an arrest warrant against Ameesha Patel for failing to repay a loan of close to Rs 3 crore she took from a producer Ajay Kumar Singh to make movie Desi Magic.  Even her business partner Kunal Goomer is set to face legal repercussions of case. 

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As claimed by lawyer representing Ajay Kumar Singh, case was filed against Ameesha Patel under Indian Penal Code sections 406 (criminal breach of trust), 420 (cheating), 120 (B) (criminal conspiracy) and 138 of NI Act. He said that Ameesha met Ajay Kumar Singh at an event, where she requested for a meeting, in which she told m that if y invest Rs 3 crore, she’d give m 10 percent interest and 10 percent share of profits. Ajay Kumar Singh made multiple payments totaling Rs 2.50-3 crore in next few months, he said. However, when y asked actor to return it, she igred ir requests, lawyer said. Finally, once she made a payment to m via a post-dated cheque, lawyer said. However, when y went to deposit cheque in bank,  officals said that it was instructed that payment be made to m on her behalf, lawyer said. That’s when Ajay Kumar Singh decided to file case. 

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lawyer claimed that Ameesha Patel was summoned multiple times along with or accused persons, but she failed to make an appearance. When summons were to be delivered to her, she said she was on her way first time, but didn’t arrive and  next time, her house was locked,  lawyer said. y later approached court about her failure to attend court hearing. He also said that even police contacted her to follow orders of  court, she igred it again.  

Trouble in store

court was satisfied with arguments made by Ajay Kumar Singh's legal team, after which it decided to issue arrest warrant.  lawyer revealed that  warrant has been sent to Mumbai. If she doesn’t follow  court’s instructions, section 82 and 83 of CrPC for attachment of her property and  process to finally declare her as absconding will be carried out.  

As per reports, police has reached Mumbai with arrest warrant.

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Meanwhile, on professional front, Ameesha Patel recently made an appearance on Bigg Boss, where she was seen in multiple episodes. 

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