Actor Tamannaah Bhatia has dismissed reports claiming she will be summoned by the Puducherry Police in connection with a Rs. 2.4 crore cryptocurrency fraud case, calling them “fake and misleading”. She also stated that she will take “appropriate action” against the spread of such false information.

In a statement, Tamannaah clarified, “It has come to my attention that rumours are being circulated alleging my involvement and dealing with cryptocurrency. I request my friends in the media not to propagate such fake, misleading, and false reports.” She further added that her legal team is assessing the situation. “In the meantime, my team is looking into the same to initiate appropriate action,” she said. HTC

The controversy stems from a complaint filed by Ashokan, a resident of Puducherry, who alleged that a Coimbatore-based firm defrauded him and 10 others of Rs. 2.4 crore through a cryptocurrency investment scheme. Ashokan claimed that he was invited to the company’s launch event in 2022, which Tamannaah attended, and a subsequent function in Mahabaleshwar attended by actor Kajal Aggarwal. These high-profile appearances reportedly lent credibility to the firm’s operations, influencing investors’ decisions.

As of now, Kajal has not publicly addressed the allegations, and the Puducherry police have not issued an official statement regarding the involvement of either actor.

This case is part of a broader investigation into cryptocurrency scams in the region.