What’s Happening with Diya Krishna and her family: Jewellery scam and abduction allegations explained

Dubai: The recent police case involving Malayalam actor and BJP leader G. Krishnakumar’s family and former employees of their jewellery boutique in Thiruvananthapuram has exploded into a full-blown legal battle—featuring allegations of financial fraud, abduction, and caste-based harassment. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what we know so far.

Diya Krishna is a popular social media influencer and entrepreneur, with over 1.3 million followers on Instagram. The daughter of veteran Malayalam actor and BJP leader G. Krishnakumar, Diya runs a boutique jewellery store called ‘Oh By Ozy’ in Thiruvananthapuram.

She got married in 2024 and is currently eight months pregnant. Known for her online presence and fashion content, Diya is now in the spotlight for very different reasons.

Two FIRs have been filed at the Museum police station in Thiruvananthapuram:

Speaking to the media, Diya and her father claimed the scam was uncovered when a friend tried to pay at the store and the money failed to reach the business account. According to Diya, the employees convinced customers that the shop’s QR code was “corrupted” and directed payments to their personal accounts.

Diya says she has submitted CCTV footage and a video where one of the employees confesses to splitting the money. The family also claimed the employees returned around Rs9 lakh, with over Rs60 lakh still unaccounted for.

Diya denies the abduction charge, saying the employees voluntarily travelled with her and her family from her flat to her father’s office after the building’s society president asked them to resolve the matter elsewhere.

The accused employees told the media they had worked at the boutique for a year and regularly handed over money received from customers to Diya in cash. Since these were off-the-record transactions, they claim to have no proof.

They allege that on May 29, they were forcibly taken to Krishnakumar’s office and insulted based on their caste. The next day, they resigned. They filed their FIR on June 2 and claim police delayed registering it until late that night.

This is no longer just a workplace dispute. With allegations of financial crime, caste discrimination, and abduction, the case has far-reaching legal implications. Both parties have provided conflicting narratives, and investigations are still in the early stages.

As the probe deepens, the public awaits clarity—and accountability.