Veteran Bollywood actors Govinda, Shakti Kapoor, Chunky Panday, and BJP MP Manoj Tiwari are currently embroiled in a significant alleged investment fraud. An FIR has been registered against them, along with others, in connection with a Ghaziabad-based company, Maxizone Touch Private Limited, following a complaint filed in a Jharkhand court.
FIR Details and Allegations The First Information Report was registered on the orders of a local court in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. This action came after multiple investors approached the judiciary, claiming they were defrauded by Maxizone Touch Private Limited, a firm that had promised unusually high returns on investments. The case has been filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including those pertaining to cheating and criminal conspiracy.
• Investor Grievance: One investor reported investing over Rs 30 lakhs in Maxizone Touch Pvt Ltd, with assurances of up to 15% monthly interest. When neither the promised interest nor the principal amount was returned, the investor sought legal recourse.
• Actors' Alleged Role: The complaint explicitly names the four prominent actors, alleging their involvement in promoting the company’s investment scheme. It asserts that their celebrity influence played a crucial role in attracting unsuspecting individuals, thereby luring more people into the fraudulent scheme through their endorsements.
The Modus Operandi of Maxizone Touch Private Limited Investigators have indicated that Maxizone Touch Pvt Ltd allegedly operated a fraudulent multi-level marketing (MLM) scheme. The company is accused of collecting substantial unauthorized deposits from numerous investors under false pretenses of high returns.
Previous Arrests and Ongoing Investigations This case builds upon prior police action against the company's leadership.
• Directors Arrested: In September 2025, Jamshedpur police arrested Maxizone Touch Pvt Ltd directors, Chander Bhushan Singh and his wife, Priyanka Singh. The couple had reportedly been absconding for nearly three years before their apprehension.
• ED Involvement: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has also conducted extensive searches linked to alleged investment and cryptocurrency fraud involving the company, as part of a broader investigation into its operations.
