Navi Mumbai Police have registered a case against a celebrity nutritionist and her husband for allegedly duping a man of Rs 14.76 lakh under the pretext of making him a franchisee of their health company, a police officer said.

The complainant, a resident of Ulwe area, alleged that between July 2023 and July 2025, the accused couple convinced him to invest in their wellness business, promising him a franchise opportunity.

"As per the FIR, the accused offered the victim a chance to become a franchisee of their health firm and assured him that the investment would secure him a career in the wellness industry. Trusting their reputation, the victim transferred Rs 14,76,994 to the firm," the officer said on Monday.