Alleged financial fraud at actor Krishnakumar's store; controversy intensifies, video comes out

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Allegations and counter-allegations are intensifying in the financial fraud case related to the jewellery store 'Oh by Ozy' in Kowdiar, owned by actor and BJP leader Krishnakumar. While a non-bailable case has been filed against Krishnakumar’s family based on a complaint by staff members, his wife Sindhu has released a video which shows the employees admitting their wrongdoing. The video reportedly features Krishnakumar questioning the staff at his flat and their confessions.

Meanwhile, based on the complaint filed by female employees, the police registered a case on Friday under non-bailable charges, including abduction, death threats, physical assault, caste-based abuse, insults to womanhood, and sexual harassment. The accused in the case include Krishnakumar’s wife Sindhu, daughter Diya Krishna, and his friend Santosh.

The issue began when Krishnakumar filed a complaint with the Museum Police alleging that employees Vineetha, Divya, Radhakumari, and Vineetha’s husband Adarsh had embezzled Rs 69 lakh from the store.

In the video released by Sindhu, the employees reportedly admit that when customers came to purchase goods and asked for a QR code to make payments, they would display QR codes linked to their personal phones instead of the store's. Although cases have been registered by both parties, no one has yet been interrogated.