The Versova police were recently alerted about two con artists, according to a detailed report in this newspaper. The duo had allegedly presented themselves as casting directors and duped an aspiring model and actress of R8.48 lakh on the pretext of providing her a lead role in the movie of a ‘superstar actor’.

The plot was hatched last year and the victim, who has appeared in serials, was told by the accused that casting was taking place for a film and that they were from a talent provider platform. The actress was also told that the superstar was looking for artistes to play a man and woman police officer, who would be parallel leads. 
One of the scamsters later called the victim and asked her to send photos and videos for an audition and then “confirmed” her.