Actor Soubin Shahir quizzed by Kochi police in ‘Manjummel Boys’ financial fraud case

Police sources also confirmed that Shahir had been granted conditional bail by the Kerala High Court, so his arrest was not recorded.

Kochi: Actor and producer Soubin Shahir appeared before police here on Tuesday for questioning in connection with a financial fraud case linked to the hit Malayalam film ‘Manjummel Boys‘.

After questioning at the Maradu police station, Shahir told reporters that he provided all the documents sought by investigators and also submitted his mobile phone on time.

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“I believe the investigators are now convinced with the facts. Let them examine the documents and take a decision,” he said.

Shahir also clarified that he was not arrested. Police sources also confirmed that Shahir had been granted conditional bail by the Kerala High Court, so his arrest was not recorded.

Shahir, his father Babu Shahir, and co-producer Sean Antony have previously been questioned by police in the case. As per the court’s order, Maradu police are continuing their investigation and have submitted a report to the HC.

The report alleges that the accused conspired to cheat the complainant.

The actor was interrogated in connection with a complaint filed by Siraj Valiyathura, who alleged that the producers promised a 40 per cent profit share over his Rs seven crore investment during the production of “Manjummel Boys”.