Actress Puja Cherry is dominating social‑media headlines in Bangladesh after publicly addressing a Tk 13 crore fraud and embezzlement case involving her father, Debu Prasad Roy, and firmly distancing herself from the allegations. She has repeatedly clarified that she had no role in the financial transactions and is only trying to support her family through the intense media scrutiny and legal battle.
What the Tk 13 crore fraud case is about
The case was filed by Mizanur Rahman, who claims he handed over a total of about Tk 13.2 crore to Debu Prasad Roy over several years, trusting his promises of returns from a so‑called “film‑production business.” According to the FIR, Roy first took Tk 5.5 lakh in cash in 2019, then Tk 50 lakh via Standard Bank, later Tk 6 crore in cash using non‑judicial stamps, and finally around Tk 1.2 crore through mobile financial services like bKash, Nagad, and Rocket, plus smaller follow‑up amounts.
Victim Mizanur Rahman alleges that despite repeated requests, Roy never repaid the money, kept making excuses, and at one point even began issuing threats when he pressed for a refund. Debu Prasad Roy has since been arrested and sent to jail, while police continue to verify bank and MFS transaction records.
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Why Puja Cherry is trending on Instagram
Puja Cherry has broken her silence on social media, posting detailed statuses on Facebook and sharing stories and reels on Instagram to clarify that she is not involved in her father’s alleged financial dealings. Her candid posts and short videos have gone viral, with fans and critics alike debating topics such as celebrity responsibility, family guilt by association, and the risks of “film‑investment” scams in Bangladesh.
Because of her star power, the case has become a major talking point on Instagram and Bangladeshi news platforms, turning her recent statements into trending content and sparking broader conversations about financial literacy and consumer protection.
What Puja Cherry has publicly said
In her official clarification, Puja Cherry stressed that all the money transactions were handled solely by her father, and that she was neither involved in borrowing nor managing the funds. She has described the situation as an extremely difficult time for her family, calling on the public to wait for the court’s verdict instead of forming judgments based on social‑media rumours.
By speaking out, she has tried to protect her reputation while also acknowledging the emotional toll on both the victim and her own family, making her one of the most‑discussed personalities in Bangladeshi entertainment right now.
