Plano Couple's Bollywood Glamour Masks $4 Million Real Estate Fraud

Sidhartha "Sammy" Mukherjee and his wife, Sunita, were celebrated figures in Plano's Indian-American community, known for their extravagant Bollywood-style performances and high-profile social events.

However, in June 2025, the couple was arrested on charges of first-degree felony theft, accused of orchestrating a sophisticated investment scam that defrauded over 100 victims of more than $4 million.

Authorities allege that the Mukherjees presented investors with convincing yet entirely fictitious real estate contracts, forged remodeling invoices, and counterfeit documents purportedly from the Dallas Housing Authority.

These materials promised substantial returns on home-renovation projects that never existed.

Many investors only realized the deception when promised dividend checks began to bounce.

Detective Brian Brennan of the Euless Police Department described Sammy Mukherjee as "probably the most prolific fraudster" he had encountered in his 23-year career, noting the scheme's extensive reach.

Further investigations revealed that the couple allegedly misappropriated pandemic relief funds by submitting false payroll forms and misrepresenting the purpose of the funds.

They also reportedly targeted elderly individuals with threatening emails, coercing them into sending money under false pretenses.

Following their arrest, the Mukherjees were held at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility.

If convicted, they face prison terms ranging from five to 99 years.

Despite the charges, the couple maintains their innocence, claiming they are victims of a conspiracy.

This case has cast a shadow over the couple's once-celebrated community standing and serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of trusting appearances over verified credentials in high-stakes investments.

As the legal proceedings unfold, the Plano community remains vigilant, reflecting on the importance of due diligence and the potential consequences of unchecked trust.