🎠Bollywood Glitz, Texas Fraud: Sammy & Sunita Mukherjee Accused in $4M Scam
Plano, TX — Sidhartha “Sammy” Mukherjee and his wife Sunita once dazzled North Texas with glamorous Bollywood performances and high-profile social events. Today, they’re facing felony theft charges in what investigators call one of the most elaborate scam operations in recent history.
🧾 Allegations & Fraud Tactics
The couple allegedly forged contracts and documents tied to the Dallas Housing Authority to solicit real estate investments. Victims believed they were funding remodeling projects; instead, checks bounced and suspicions mounted.
- At least 20 confirmed victims
- Estimated $4 million+ in losses
- Investigators uncovered “a full-time job of counterfeiting”
Euless Police Detective Brian Brennan, who worked with federal agents, revealed that the scheme may affect over 100 individuals.
đź’¸ PPP Loans & Elderly Victims
Authorities also say the Mukherjees created a fake company to obtain pandemic relief funds and laundered money from elderly victims who were duped by threatening emails designed to mimic law enforcement warnings.
đźš” Arrests & Community Fallout
In June, both were arrested and charged with first-degree felony theft (punishable by 5 to 99 years). Sammy is currently held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement near Fort Worth.
Shockingly, even amid investigations, the pair headlined a local charity gala—inviting Bollywood royalty and political figures—just weeks before their arrest. The nonprofit was registered to their home.
🔍 Investigation Continues
The couple filed for bankruptcy last year, and authorities believe much of the stolen money may have been transferred offshore or into cryptocurrency wallets, making recovery unlikely.
“The most prolific fraudster I’ve seen in 23 years,” said Detective Brennan. “Tentacles going in all directions.”
🚨 ScamBusting Takeaway
This case is a reminder: affinity scams—where perpetrators exploit shared cultural or social connections—can be especially hard to detect. Even glitter and fame aren’t proof of legitimacy.