Shamna Kasim case: The actor’s statement to be recorded today by the police

After actress

Shamna Kasim

’s mother filing a case at the Maradu Police Station on June 24 in Kochi against six people for allegedly threatening the star in an attempt to extort money, the police investigation team reportedly arrested the main accused, Muhammad Shareef, who is the mastermind behind the crime, along with six others in connection with the case. As per reports, the others include Rafique who was the other major player in the plan, portraying as the bridegroom using a fake identity. Now as per latest reports, the police will be recording actress

Shamna

Kasim’s statement today in the extortion case. Shamna who has been filming in Hyderabad, as per sources, will be reaching Kochi today to mark her statement. As she was filming in Hyderabad, the actor will have to be under quarantine as per guidelines and hence the police will be recording the statement online, through video conferencing.

The whole incident came to light when Shamna's family filed a complaint. As per reports, the accused approached the actress' family with a marriage proposal before the lockdown. The con artists claimed that they are from a well-known respectable family from Kozhikode. After developing close connections with the family through phone calls, the group visited Shamna Kasim's home, captured pictures and videos of the star’s home, and later demanded Rs 1 lakh as per the complaint.

Meanwhile, Shamna Kasim is an actress who works in South Indian films. The star who predominantly works in

Malayalam

films is also a popular name in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada film industries. Shamna Kasim’s last Malayalam release was ‘

Marconi Mathai

’ starring Jayaram.