Kochi Blue Tigers cricket team owner and film producer Subhash George is reportedly facing a police case over allegations of cryptocurrency fraud. The complaint concerns an alleged financial loss of Rs 99 lakh.As reported by Asianet News, Karukachal police in Kottayam registered the case following a complaint from UK-based Malayalis. The allegations are part of a wider dispute involving financial activities allegedly conducted from the UK.At the same time, authorities are examining claims of a much larger financial fraud. Subhash George has been reportedly accused of allegedly defrauding people from different countries of around Rs 100 crore since 2014.
Subhash George faces Rs 99 lakh cryptocurrency fraud allegation
The case registered in Kerala centres on alleged cryptocurrency transactions. According to the complaint, Rs 99 lakh was allegedly obtained through such dealings.The complaint was filed by Malayalis based in the UK. Karukachal police subsequently registered a case and began examining the allegations. The police are looking into the transactions mentioned in the complaint.
100 crore fraud allegations linked to UK
Reports also say that Subhash George has been accused of running an alleged financial fraud operation from the UK.The allegations date back to 2014. People from different countries are reportedly among those who claim to have been affected.According to the allegations, Subhash George created a cryptocurrency and launched a mobile application connected to it. The complainants claim that the platform was used to attract people and allegedly mislead them into making investments.The matter has reportedly also reached the UK Metropolitan Police. People claiming to be victims have filed complaints with the British police.
Kochi Blue Tigers and ‘Patriot’ funding under scanner
Investigators are also examining the alleged use of funds collected from individuals. Police reportedly suspect that some of the money may have been used to acquire the Kochi Blue Tigers cricket team.Another aspect under scrutiny is the alleged financing of the movie ‘Patriot’ starring Mohanlal and Mammootty in the lead. Police are examining whether any of the funds connected to the alleged financial fraud were used towards the film’s production.
Suresh Gopi was first choice for ‘Patriot’ cameo
Meanwhile, producer Subhash George Manuel once revealed an earlier casting plan for ‘Patriot’. Suresh Gopi was reportedly considered for a cameo role that was eventually played by Mohanlal.According to Onmanorama, Subhash George Manuel made the revelation during a press meet on Friday. He is a co-producer of ‘Patriot’.Subhash George Manuel said that director Mahesh Narayanan had initially discussed Suresh Gopi while pitching the story. The actor was therefore the first choice for the cameo before Mohanlal eventually took on the role.Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, ‘Patriot’ also featured Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara and Darshana Rajendran in the lead.
