KOCHI: An arrest warrant has been issued against Malayalam film actor Rizabawa in a cheque bounce case. The warrant was issued by Ernakulam Judicial Magistrate on Wednesday.

He was accused of cheating Elamakkara native Sadique after borrowing Rs 11 lakh from him in 2014. Though he issued a cheque to Sadique in 2015, it bounced when Sadique tried to clear the cheque.

The time given for paying back the money ended on Tuesday. But, during the allotted time, Rizabava neither paid back the money nor surrendered himself before the court. After considering these facts, the court issued the arrest warrant on Wednesday.