Kerala actor and reality show star Shiyas Kareem has been booked on charges of cheating, outraging the modesty of a woman and criminal intimidation, based on a complaint lodged by his woman business partner, the police said on Tuesday (April 28, 2026).
According to the complaint, Mr. Kareem allegedly cheated the woman of lakhs of rupees after promising her a partnership in a new business venture. The complainant further alleged that he failed to honour the agreement after receiving the money.
Kerala actor Shiyas Kareem arrested in Chennai, police bring him to Kasaragod
When she demanded that he return the amount, Mr. Kareem allegedly threatened her, the complaint alleged.
Police sources said the complainant, who was abroad, had come into contact with the accused through social media some time ago, and the two later entered into a business partnership.
