The Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against the president of Cine Dancers’ Association (CDA) and seven other office-bearers on the charge of illegally collecting more than Rs 1 crore from aspiring members, an official said on Sunday.
Along with the CDA president, its general secretary, treasurer, and five other office-bearers have been booked for alleged cheating. Dancers registered with CDA are hired as background dancers for songs in Bollywood movies, serials, and live performances.
As per the complaint, the accused collected money to the tune of Rs 1 crore-Rs 1.5 crore under the pretext of awarding CDA membership even though they did not have permission to collect money from the court.
The complainant alleged the CDA president and others parked money in the bank accounts of their family members. They prepared fake invoices to release the amount but never gave the account of spending, as per the FIR.
The accused persons used to collect money in the name of granting membership, donations, non-subscription etc., the FIR stated.
The complainant claimed he had paid Rs 50,000 for a CDA membership.