Sexual exploitation case against Bigg Boss fame Shiyas Kareem; Woman alleges him of extorting Rs 65 lakhs

A woman has filed a police complaint against actor and former Bigg Boss Malayalam contestant Shiyas Kareem, accusing him of sexual and financial exploitation. As per the complaint filed in Kochi, Palarivattom police station, the actor has extorted Rs 65 lakhs from the complainant by threatening her to release her nude images.



As per Mathrubhumi.com, the woman has submitted Instagram chats, voice records, and bank transaction records as evidence.



However, in his response to this allegation on News18 Keralam, Shiyas has denied any wrongdoing, mentioning that it is a woman who has borrowed money from him and has threatened to implicate him in a case when he sought repayment. The actor has also mentioned that he had also filed a complaint in this regard at the Perumbavoor police station and the inquiry is underway.



Earlier, Shiyas was arrested following a similar complaint from another lady, who accused him of sexual assault and financial cheating. Following the complaint, Shiyas was arrested at the Chennai Airport.





Shiyas Kareem became popular among the Malayali audience after his entry to Bigg Boss Malayalam 1 as a wild card entrant. He managed to grab attention and became one of the top 5 contestants, too. After the show, he was seen busy with a couple of TV shows and his modeling.



(The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme court directives on cases related to sexual assault)