Apropos the rape FIR registered against Satish Panchariya, chairman of K Sera Sera, the K Sera Sera group has denied the allegations made by a woman-employee. The press release by the group describes the allegations as false, malicious and defamatory. It alleges that the lady has acted under the influence of certain dishonest and vested interests with an intent to cause reputational harm.
According to the group, the matter has stemmed from a technical FIR filed by misusing gender-based legal provisions. It adds that Panchariya has already issued multiple official statements exposing the fraudulent extortion attempts by the woman, which included “a demand of Rs. 6 crore, and a separate fraudulent transaction of Rs. 20 lakh”.
The statement by K Sera Sera also says that a formal clean chit has been issued to Panchariya, confirming that the claims were fabricated and driven by ulterior motives.