Remo D'Souza Issues Statement Following Rs 11.96 Crore Cheating Case Against Dance Troupe

Remo D’souza recently made headlines when reports claimed that the choreographer, his wife, and six others allegedly cheated a dancer and his troupe of Rs 11.96 crores. A case was registered against them at Mira Road police station. While the investigation was underway, the ace choreographer took to his social media and issued a statement regarding the case.

Taking to his Instagram, Remo D’Souza and his wife Lizelle D’Souza shared a joint statement. The couple mentioned that they would request everyone to not ‘spread rumours’ before knowing the ‘true facts.’ They wrote that they would cooperate with the authorities and present their side of the story soon. Additionally, they also thanked their friends, family, and fans for supporting them during this difficult time.

The statement said, “It has come to our notice through media reports that a complaint has been registered alleging fraud regarding a certain dance troupe. It’s disheartening that such information has been published. We would like to request everyone to abstain from spreading rumors before ascertaining true facts. We shall put our case forward in due time and will continue to cooperate with the authorities in every way possible, as we have done so far. We would like to thank our family, friends, and fans for the outpouring of love and continuous support. Love always, Lizelle & Remo.”

Take a look at the statement here.

As reported by PTI, a case was filed against the couple by a 26-year-old dancer. Apart from Remo and Lizelle, he also accused Omprakash Shankar Chouhan, Rohit Jadhav, Frame Production Company, Vinod Raut, a policeman, and Ramesh Gupta in his complaint. The dancer said that he had performed with his troupe on a show and won it. He alleged that the accused posed as the owners of the group and claimed the prize money of Rs 11.96 crore. The complaint also alleged that they were cheated between 2018 and July 2024.

A case under sections 465 (forgery), 420 (cheating), and other relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code was filed in Mira Road police station on October 16.