‘They shared the money..’ Diya Krishna’s father Krishnakumar release evidence of alleged Rs 69 lakh fraud by employees

Thiruvananthapuram: Actor Krishnakumar has released documents and CCTV footage purportedly evidencing financial fraud by employees at 'Oh by Ozy', a jewellery store owned by his daughter, social media influencer Diya Krishna. The release follows a case filed against both Krishnakumar and Diya by the employees, alleging kidnapping and threats.

In one video, Krishnakumar is seen questioning female employees about the alleged fraud. One employee admits to sharing misappropriated funds among themselves, stating, "If we got Rs 1,500 , all three of us would share Rs 500 each."

She also claims she cannot recall the total amount taken. CCTV footage from the establishment has also been made public.

Krishnakumar alleges the employees used the defrauded money to purchase gold from Regal Jewellers.

He claims, "The other two were introduced for the job by saying they were relatives of the young woman who first came to work. They are younger than Diya. She treated them like her own people."

He challenges the complainants to produce evidence supporting their allegations against him and his daughter.

He further explains, "We decided not to proceed with the complaint after they agreed to return the money. We decided to file a complaint when they started calling and threatening us at odd hours. The threat calls came from a number of one of the women's husbands. A person claiming to be a leader from Sreevaraham spoke in favour of these women. I don't even know which party they belong to. Rs 69 lakhs were defrauded within nine months. This amount is what there is evidence for. Nothing can be said about what there isn't evidence for now."

The Museum police in Thiruvananthapuram have initiated an investigation into the alleged financial fraud at 'Oh by Ozy'. The fraud reportedly began in July 2024 and was uncovered during a recent audit revealing discrepancies in stock and revenue. The accused staff, Vineetha, Divya, and Radhakumar, allegedly replaced the shop's official QR code scanner with ones linked to their own bank accounts, diverting customer payments.

CCTV footage confirmed their manipulation of the scanners, leading to a police complaint. Vineetha's husband, Adarsh, allegedly threatened Diya to withdraw the case, prompting police to include him as the fourth accused.

The case has been filed under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for criminal breach of trust, cheating, and criminal intimidation.

The accused have countered with allegations against Krishnakumar and Diya, accusing them of kidnapping and assault. These counterclaims are currently under investigation by the police.

Diya Krishna has also addressed the allegations, stating that the complainants have not produced any evidence to support their claims. She asserts that she would only accept the accusations if credible proof is provided.

"Whatever is said requires evidence, right? I have released evidence for all the allegations I had to make against them. The truth is that the media or police have not received any evidence from them, as they claim. I can accept the allegations the day they provide evidence," Diya told Mathrubhumi News.