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Crime
Film Producer of Pawan Singh’s ‘Wanted’ Arrested in Rs 78‑Lakh Fraud Case
✍️ NDTV
🗓 06 Aug 2026, 09:18 AM
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The producer behind Pawan Singh’s film 'Wanted' has been taken into custody over allegations of a Rs 78 lakh fraud, according to NDTV.
The producer of the Bhojpuri film 'Wanted', starring Pawan Singh, was arrested by authorities on charges of fraud involving approximately Rs 78 lakh.
The case alleges that the producer misappropriated funds raised for the film’s production, diverting money that was intended for crew and equipment.
Police have filed a charge sheet and the case is now pending in the court, with the producer expected to appear for a hearing.
The incident has drawn attention to financial transparency in the regional film industry, prompting calls for stricter oversight of production budgets.
The case alleges that the producer misappropriated funds raised for the film’s production, diverting money that was intended for crew and equipment.
Police have filed a charge sheet and the case is now pending in the court, with the producer expected to appear for a hearing.
The incident has drawn attention to financial transparency in the regional film industry, prompting calls for stricter oversight of production budgets.