Sadak 2 actress Chrisann Pereira was conned and became the victim of a drug smuggling case.
Bollywood actress Chrisann Pereira has broken the internet with her arrest regarding a drug smuggling case. The actor has been sentenced to jail in UAE for over two weeks now.
The actress is known for her roles in the movies Sadak 2 and Batla House.
It is now reported that the actress is a victim of a grudge that led to her getting framed for the crime. Mumbai Police arrested one of the accused, Anthony Paul, who, along with his other accomplice, Rajesh Babhote, planted the drugs in a trophy.
The duo executed a plan where they sent the actress to Sharjah with a drug-implanted trophy. Pereira was promised a role in an international series and asked to carry the trophy with her as she might need it for her audition. It is said that the actress figured she had been scammed as soon as she arrived in Sharjah.
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Mumbai Police has confirmed that the duo has been involved in conning three more people in the past in a similar way.
The actress was arrested immediately and has been in Sharjah Central Jail since April 1. Her mother sought help from Mumbai Police when she learned that her daughter had been scammed.
However, Pereira has been released from jail now and is expected to arrive in India in the next 48 hours. Currently, there are no details regarding what led to her release, as the family was still in talks with the Ministry of External Affairs.
Her mother, Pramila Pereira, expressed her gratitude towards everyone for standing by their side during the tough times. She also expressed her concern regarding her daughter’s future after her involvement in such a controversial case.
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