(Image source from: IIFA sued for USD 7 Million})
A Florida based Travel agent Akarsh Kolaprath has filed a lawsuit against Wizcraft, the show organizers of the 15th edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards [IIFA awards] alleging breach of trust.
Going into the details, Akarsh struck a deal with Andre Timmins and Viraf Sarkari of Wizcraft through his company 7M Tours, to co-ordinate with finances and taking IIFA ceremony to the US in this year. So as part of deal, Akarsh spent $2,65,000 on consulting and making travel arrangements for the organisation. In return, Wizcraft promised him to pay 3 percent from the entire profit.
However, now Wizcraft has cancelled the deal without consulting Akarsh and did all the bookings and arrangements for the show which will be held from April 24 to 27th. With no other option left, Akarsh dragged the organizers to the court and sued them for 7 million US dollars.
Sabbas Joseph, director of Wizcraft and IIFA responded to news in a statement and claimed that these allegations are absolutely false. “The claims made by Akarsh/&7M tours are false and frivolous. It is a concocted story lacking any substance. Since the matter is sub judice, we shall respond to these claims appropriately before the court,” said the statement.
