Mansa Police Register FIR Against Company Over Sidhu Moose Wala's Unpaid Earnings
In a significant development, Mansa police have officially registered a case against One Digital Entertainment Pvt Ltd and its associates, Shabir Momin and Gurpreet Singh, following persistent demands from the family of late Punjabi rapper Sidhu Moose Wala. This action comes five days after Moose Wala's parents, Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur, staged a protest at the Mansa SSP's office, urging authorities to address the non-payment of earnings generated in their son's name.
Allegations of Financial Misconduct and Delayed Justice
The Moose Wala family has alleged that individuals linked to the entertainment company owe them a staggering sum exceeding Rs 30 crore. Acting on a formal complaint filed by Charan Kaur, the case was registered at the Mansa Sadar police station under multiple sections of the law, including:
- Criminal breach of trust under section 316(2)
- Forgery and related offenses under sections 336(2), 336(3), and 338
- False documentation under section 340(2)
- Falsification of accounts under section 344
- Cheating under section 318(4)
- Criminal conspiracy under section 61(2) BNS
Balkaur Singh and Charan Kaur claimed that they had submitted a complaint over six months prior, but no action was taken until their protest on February 11. During the demonstration, the Bathinda Range DIG, who was visiting Mansa, intervened and assured the family that an FIR would be filed after reviewing the provided records.
Company's Response and Family's Grievances
While the FIR names Shabir Momin and Gurpreet Singh, Bunty Bains was also mentioned by the parents but clarified his position, stating he was not involved in the financial matters and thus not booked. Bains emphasized that the issue solely pertained to Shabir Momin and the Moose Wala family, as he had no connection to the accounts in question.
Balkaur Singh expressed frustration, alleging that the company failed to provide any statement of accounts despite reportedly amassing substantial profits using his son's name. This lack of transparency and delayed payments prompted the family's protest, highlighting broader concerns about financial exploitation in the entertainment industry.
The registration of this FIR marks a critical step in addressing the family's grievances, with authorities now tasked with investigating the allegations of fraud and breach of trust. The case underscores ongoing challenges in protecting artists' posthumous earnings and ensuring accountability among entertainment entities.
