Entrepreneur and social media influencer Diya Krishna, daughter of actor G Krishnakumar, has come forward with an emotional account of betrayal by her former staff members. What began as an internal investigation into financial irregularities has now spiraled into a legal battle involving serious allegations of fraud, extortion, and breach of trust — all while Diya is eight months pregnant.
Betrayal during pregnancy
Speaking to Manorama News, a Diya revealed that three trusted employees orchestrated a major financial scam while she was away from her boutique due to pregnancy-related health issues. Diya, who managed all store operations herself until her condition worsened, had entrusted the store to staff members she treated like younger sisters. “I had complete faith in them,” she said tearfully.The employees allegedly began diverting payments by telling customers that the store’s QR code and card machine were not working. They encouraged cash-only payments or redirected UPI transactions to their personal accounts. One even renamed her UPI profile as the store’s brand name to mislead customers.
Reportedly, the scam surfaced only after a friend of Diya’s sister noticed something suspicious. Upon confronting the staff, they initially denied wrongdoing, but eventually admitted to taking money, claiming it was accidental and promising repayment. Diya posted a story on Instagram asking customers about irregular transactions — and was flooded with over a thousand responses and payment screenshots confirming her worst fears.
Emotional confrontation turns legal
On May 29, the situation escalated when the staff and their spouses arrived at Diya’s flat with partial repayments. Diya broke down and asked, “What did I do to deserve this?” The family gathered for answers, but one employee coldly responded, “We don’t like you,” citing personal dislike as a motive for the betrayal.Realizing the magnitude of the scam — reportedly amounting to Rs 69 lakh — Diya and her father decided to pursue legal action. Diya stated, “This wasn’t just about money. It was about trust. That trust is broken forever.”
Police investigation underway
According to the reports, based on Krishnakumar’s complaint, the Museum Police registered a case against the three employees for siphoning funds. The FIR also includes an extortion charge, as the complainants alleged they were forcibly taken to another location and pressured to return money.
