TV Scriptwriter Arrested for Rs 2.65 Crore Fraud

TV scriptwriter Mahesh Pandey, known for 'Kasautii Zindagi Kay', was arrested by Mumbai police for allegedly cheating film producer Jatin Sethi of Rs 2.65 crore. Pandey reportedly violated their agreement, delayed payments, and created a fake email ID. He is now in judicial custody.

In a significant development, the Mumbai police have taken television scriptwriter Mahesh Pandey into custody for allegedly defrauding film producer Jatin Sethi to the tune of Rs 2.65 crore. An official disclosed the arrest on Friday.

The allegations stem from a complaint by Sethi, who claimed that Pandey had violated the terms of their business agreement. Known for his work on 'Kasautii Zindagi Kay,' Pandey delayed payments and even created a fake email ID to mislead Sethi about the pending transaction.

Pandey was presented in court and has been remanded to judicial custody, as confirmed by police sources. The case continues to unfold as investigations proceed.