A TV actor has alleged that he has been cheated of more than Rs 10 lakh after being promised roles in television serials and Bengali movies.

Based on a complaint lodged by Suprabhat Sarkar, a TV actress named Titas Ghosh and a man identified as Sujoy Bhunia have been arrested. Police said the two were part of a group that cheated Sarkar and others.

Sarkar, originally from Kalyani in Nadia district, and at least 17 others have approached Charu Market police station alleging that they have been cheated of Rs 23 lakh.

“Sarkar mentioned in his complaint that he had held multiple meetings with the accused, who had offered to groom him as an actor and fetch him more roles in serials and Bengali movies. The accused had allegedly given the complainant and several others forged appointment letters, letters of appreciation and offer letters from various Bengali entertainment channels,” said an officer of Charu Market police station.

Ghosh and Bhuniya, who were arrested at their south Calcutta homes on Sunday, have been remanded in police custody till September 5.

“We will question them about their modus operandi and how many people they cheated,” a police officer said.

The police said the television actress had produced identity documents for herself to prove that she was a member of an artist’s forum.“We are verifying the documents,” the officer said.