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ED summons businessman Raj Kundra for questioning in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned businessman Raj Kundra, the husband of actor Shilpa Shetty, for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the alleged illegal distribution of pornographic movies, official sources said on Sunday. They said Kundra has been asked to depose before the investigating officer of the case this week. Some others involved in the case have also been summoned, the sources added. The central agency raided the premises of Kundra in Mumbai and those of other persons located in some cities of Uttar Pradesh on December 29. Kundra said on Saturday that he was "fully complying" with the ongoing investigation that has been unfolding for the last four years. Shetty's lawyer had told PTI that the action was not against the actor and that Kundra was "cooperating in the investigation for the truth to come out." The money laundering case of May 2022 stems from at least two Mumbai Police FIRs and chargesheets filed against Kundra and others. The busines

Dragging my wife's name into unrelated matters unacceptable: Raj Kundra

Businessman Raj Kundra, whose premises were raided by the Enforcement Directorate on Friday, has requested the media to "respect boundaries" and not drag his wife, actor Shilpa Shetty's name into "unrelated matters". The ED raided the premises of Kundra and some others as part of a money laundering case linked to alleged distribution of pornographic and adult movies, official sources said. Kundra said unlike media reports, he was "fully complying" with the ongoing investigation that has been unfolding for the last four years. In his first public statement after the raids in an Instagram Story, the entrepreneur said: "As for the claims of associates', pornographic' and money laundering', let's just say that no amount of sensationalism will cloud the truth, in the end, justice will prevail!" "A note to the media: It's unacceptable to repeatedly drag my wife's name into unrelated matters. Please respect the boundaries!!! #ED," he added in the post shared on Friday night. Shetty, who

ED raids Raj Kundra’s properties in pornography-linked money laundering case

ED raids Raj Kundra's Mumbai premises in pornography network probe

Raj Kundra was arrested in June 2021 for allegedly producing and distributing pornographic films through a network tied to his company

ED raids Raj Kundra, others in pornography linked money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday raided the premises of businessman Raj Kundra, the husband of actor Shilpa Shetty, and some others as part of a money laundering case linked to alleged distribution of pornographic and adult movies, official sources said. Around 15 locations in Mumbai and some cities in Uttar Pradesh are being searched, including the home and office of 49-year-old Kundra and some other persons, the sources said. The agency is understood to be questioning Kundra at one of these premises. This money laundering case of May, 2022 stems from at least two Mumbai police FIRs and chargesheets filed against Kundra and others. The businessman and some others were arrested in the case by the police and later granted bail. This is the second money laundering case against Kundra. Early this year, the ED had attached assets worth Rs 98 crore of Kundra and Shetty in a crypto currency case. The couple, however, obtained relief from the Bombay High Court against this ED attach

Money laundering case: Shilpa Shetty, husband challenge ED notices in HC

Actor Shilpa Shetty and her businessman husband Raj Kundra have moved the Bombay High Court challenging ED's notice directing them to vacate their house in Mumbai's Juhu area and a farmhouse in Pune in connection with a money-laundering case. The pleas came up for hearing on Wednesday before a division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan. The court issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and posted the matter for hearing on Thursday. Their petitions challenge ED notices dated September 27 issued to Shetty and Kundra directing them to evict their residential premises here and a farmhouse in Pune within ten days in connection with a money-laundering case linked to an alleged Bitcoin fraud. The couple's advocate Prashant Patil said that Shetty and Kundra received the eviction notices only on October 3. He termed the notices arbitrary and illegal and sought them to be quashed. According to the pleas, there is no grave urgency for the petitioners to vac

ED attaches businessman Raj Kundra's properties worth Rs 97.79 crore

Attached properties include a flat located in Juhu, registered under the name of Kundra's spouse and actress, Shilpa Shetty

Mamaearth parent eyes pre-Diwali listing, plans Rs 1,700 cr IPO: Report

As per the DRHP filed by Honasa Consumer, the proposed IPO consists of fresh issue of shares worth Rs 400 crore, and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of up to 46.80 million equity shares.

Cyber criminals use PAN details of M S Dhoni, Abhishek Bachchan for fraud

In a bizarre case of cyber fraud, a group of fraudsters allegedly procured PAN details of several Bollywood actors and cricketers from their GST Identification Numbers which are available online, and got credit cards issued in their names from Pune-based fintech startup 'One Card'. Some of the celebrities whose names and details were used by the fraudsters are Abhishek Bachchan, Shilpa Shetty, Madhuri Dixit, Emraan Hashmi and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Shahadra Rohit Meena said. "Since investigation into the matter is underway, we cannot comment further on it," Meena told PTI. The company got wind of the fraud subsequently but not before the fraudsters used some of these cards to purchase products worth Rs 21.32 lakh. It immediately alerted the Delhi Police which swung into action and arrested five of them. The five accused, identified as Puneet, Mohd Asif, Sunil Kumar, Pankaj Mishar and Vishwa Bhaskar Sharma, acted in close coordination to defraud

ED lodges money laundering case against Raj Kundra in porn apps case

In 2021, Kundra was accused by the Mumbai Police of allegedly running a porn racket, which spread over several countries

Sebi penalises four individuals for manipulating Viaan Industries' stocks

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra and her husband Raj Kundra are the promoters of Viaan Industries Limited (VIL)

Never been involved in production, distribution of pornography: Raj Kundra

In a statement issued on a social media platform, Kundra, who is married to actor Shilpa Shetty, said the entire episode was nothing but a "witch hunt"

Businessman files cheating case against Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra, others

A Mumbai-based businessman has lodged a cheating case against Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra and some other persons for allegedly duping him of Rs 1.51 crore

Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra send Rs 50-cr defamation notice to Sherlyn Chopra

They are seeking an apology and Rs 50 crore in damages for ruining their reputation by making "false and baseless" allegations against them.

This rise will demand a lot of courage: Shilpa after Raj Kundra gets bail

Actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra on Tuesday posted a motivational message on bouncing back in life as her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, walked out of a Mumbai jail after getting bail

Raj Kundra walks out of Mumbai jail after bail in pornographic films case

Businessman Raj Kundra on Tuesday walked out of a Mumbai jail, a day after a magistrate court here granted bail to the key accused in a pornographic films case in which he was arrested two months ago

Shilpa Shetty puts out another cryptic post, talks about 'new endings'

Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra uploaded a page from a novel on her Instagram story, leaving followers wondering what it meant.

Was not aware of Raj Kundra's work: Shilpa Shetty to Mumbai police

Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty in a statement to Mumbai police claimed she was not aware of her husband Raj Kundra's activities as she was busy with her work

Raj Kundra case: 'We don't deserve media trial,' says Shilpa Shetty

Actor Shilpa Shetty on Monday issued a statement in the ongoing porn films case involving husband Raj Kundra's arrest and requested people to respect their privacy, especially that of her children. Kundra, 45, was arrested by the crime branch on July 19, in a case, which it said related to alleged creation of pornographic films and publishing them through some apps. Shetty took to Instagram and posted a note, writing that she has full faith in the Mumbai Police and the Indian judiciary. "As a family, we are taking recourse to all our available legal remedies. But, till then I humbly request you - especially as a Mother - to respect our privacy for my children's sake and request you to refrain from commenting on half-baked information without verifying the veracity of the same," she wrote in a post. The actor wrote she is a "proud law-abiding Indian citizen" and a hardworking professional for the last 29 years. "People have put their faith in me and I've never let anyone down. So,

Sebi fines on Viaan Industries, Raj Kundra, Shilpa Shetty for lapses

Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday slapped monetary penalty on Viaan Industries Ltd, Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Raj Kundra, for disclosure lapses and consequent violation of insider trading norms.