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Former driver alleges threats, blackmail and unpaid bills involving model Shraddha Dubey

A former driver has made a series of allegations about model Shraddha Dubey, who is wanted in connection with Lucknow businessman Shiva Sharma's death. He also described alleged threats over unpaid wages, while a Saharanpur court has summoned Dubey by 31 October in a case linked to a seized luxury car.

Editor: AI News 24x7 Published: 19 Oct 2026, 01:34 PM Updated: 19 Oct 2026, 01:34 PM

Former driver alleges threats, blackmail and unpaid bills involving model Shraddha Dubey.

A former driver of model Shraddha Dubey has made several allegations about her conduct as police pursue her in connection with the death of Lucknow businessman Shiva Sharma. The driver said he worked for her for 7 days before leaving because of what he described as troubling behaviour.

According to the driver, Dubey's routine began around the afternoon. He alleged that she presented herself differently in different settings, sometimes accompanying people linked to political parties as a social worker and at other times meeting prominent or influential individuals. He also said she attended parties at clubs late into the night.

The driver said he began working after being introduced through an acquaintance about 5 months earlier. After leaving the job, he asked for ₹1800 in wages, but alleged that Dubey threatened to have him killed. He said he then gave up his claim to the money after seeing graphs of her with influential people.

Allegations of intimidation and blackmail

The former driver alleged that Dubey built relationships with people before collecting their personal information and graphs. He claimed she later used those details to threaten them with police complaints and imprisonment, referring to her alleged connections with influential people.

He further alleged that she sometimes approached prominent figures while crying and describing personal difficulties. According to his account, she later used their sympathy to obtain money. He also claimed that her references to influential people helped her establish contacts in government departments.

These claims come from the former driver and are allegations in the account described in the report. The material does not establish the allegations as court findings.

The driver also alleged that Dubey visited expensive beauty parlours, received makeup services and then left without paying. When staff asked for payment, he said she arranged for them to speak with someone by telephone before leaving. He made a similar claim about fuel payments, alleging that another person paid online for diesel used in her vehicle.

Saharanpur court notice pasted at flat

A notice issued by the court of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate in Saharanpur was pasted at Dubey's flat on Sunday afternoon. The court has asked her to present her side and given her time until 31 October.

The notice relates to a cyber-fraud case registered in Saharanpur. Police arrested Ankit Jaiswal, described as a close associate of Dubey and a cybercrime accused, in 2024 in connection with an alleged fraud of 90.59 lakh involving a doctor, Prabhat Verma.

According to information linked to the police investigation, Jaiswal allegedly bought a Skoda car using money from the fraud and registered it in Dubey's name. The vehicle, which has a Delhi registration number, was seized by the cybercrime police and remains in police custody.

An application was filed before the Saharanpur court seeking release of the car. The court subsequently issued a notice in Dubey's name and ordered her to present her position on 31 October. Police pasted the notice at her flat in the Balu Adda area.

The reported fraud involved an alleged claim that money was due under the Ayushman scheme. Police arrested Jaiswal and two other accused during the investigation. The court notice concerns the vehicle linked to that case, while the report separately states that Dubey's flat was sealed by Hazratganj police in the case involving Shiva Sharma's death.

Conclusion

The report places the former driver's allegations alongside court and police action involving Dubey's flat and a car registered in her name. The allegations remain attributed to the former driver, while the Saharanpur court has set 31 October for Dubey to present her side.