Vivek Oberoi has been allegedly cheated of over Rs. 1.50 crore by a trio who talked him into investing in a couple of projects with good returns, police officials said. The three persons, who were his business associates, tricked him into investing money in an event management and film production firm with the promise of good return, but instead misappropriated the money.

The actor’s financial advisor, Deven Bafna, a chartered accountant, lodged a complaint against the three ‘cheats’ – who allegedly have similar previous accusations against them – with the MIDC police station in Mumbai.

“A cheating and forgery case has been registered. The case is still under investigation and at a primary stage. We have sent the notice to the accused and are waiting for their response. Due to the heavy rains in the city, the investigation has been slow. Once the investigation is done, we will get a clearer picture,” an official from the MIDC police said.

- With inputs from Vinay MR Mishra