The troubles for businessman Raj Kundra, husband of famed actor Shilpa Shetty, continue as officials from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided his premises. This is part of a money laundering investigation connected to the alleged distribution of pornographic content. As many as 15 locations were searched, including the couple's residence, as well as properties belonging to others implicated in the case. This comes after Raj Kundra's arrest earlier this year and his subsequent release on bail.
On Friday, the Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at the residence of businessman Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, and other locations in Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh as part of a money laundering case related to the alleged distribution of pornographic content. Kundra was previously arrested in connection with the pornography case. The probe is focusing on the role of suspects in the distribution of pornographic content through mobile applications and other methods.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on the premises of Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, in Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh in connection with a case of alleged money laundering linked to the distribution of pornographic content. The searches took place in several locations, including their Mumbai residence, as part of an ongoing investigation. Kundra's involvement in the alleged illegal activity has raised eyebrows and sparked speculation in the entertainment industry.
The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth ₹98 crore belonging to Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra, including a flat in Mumbai, a bungalow in Pune, and equity shares. The attachment was made in connection with a Bitcoin Ponzi scam money laundering case, with the agency saying that the properties were worth ₹97.79 crore. While the Mumbai flat is in Shilpa Shetty's name, the bungalow in Pune and equity shares are in Raj Kundra's name.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached properties worth Rs. 97.79 crore belonging to businessman Raj Kundra and actress Shilpa Shetty under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The attached assets include a residential flat and bungalow, as well as equity shares held by Kundra. The ED claims these properties were purchased using proceeds from the criminal activity, further implicating Kundra as a key player in the scheme.