Choreographer Remo D’Souza and his wife Lizelle have addressed allegations of fraud following a complaint from a dance troupe accusing them and others of defrauding the group of Rs 11.96 crore. The complaint, filed by a 26-year-old dancer, has led to a case being registered in Thane district, Maharashtra.
According to FIR, the dancer and his troupe were allegedly deceived between 2018 and July 2024. The complainant claimed that despite winning a reality TV show, Remo, Lizelle, and five others falsely claimed the troupe as their own and took the prize money amounting to Rs 11.96 crore.
The complaint was officially lodged at the Mira Road police station on October 16, and charges have been filed under sections of the Indian Penal Code, including forgery and cheating.
In response to the allegations, Remo D’Souza issued a statement on social media. He expressed disappointment over the media reports and requested that people refrain from spreading unverified information. He assured that they would present their side of the story in due course and continue to cooperate with authorities. The statement also thanked their supporters, family, and friends for their ongoing love and encouragement.
The post read, ‘It has come to our notice through media reports that some complaint has been registered alleging fraud in regards to a certain dance troupe. It’s disheartening that such information has been published. We would like to request everyone to abstain from spreading rumors before ascertaining true facts. We shall put our case forward in due time and will continue to cooperate with the authorities in every way possible like we have done so far. We would like to thank our family, friends, and fans for the outpouring of love and continuous support. Love always. Lizelle & Remo.’
