In a new twist in the Rs 60 crore fraud case, businessman Raj Kundra has alleged that part of the sum was paid as fees to Bollywood actresses Bipasha Basu and Neha Dhupia.
Details of the Allegations
This claim emerged during Kundra’s statement to the Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW), which is actively investigating the case. Sources indicate that he asserted a portion of the questioned funds was allocated as fees for Bipasha and Neha. However, during a five-hour-long interrogation, Kundra reportedly remained tight-lipped on several key matters, prompting the EOW to schedule additional rounds of questioning.
Investigative Findings
Investigators have uncovered that funds were directly transferred from the company’s accounts to the accounts of four actresses, including Shilpa Shetty, Bipasha Basu, and Neha Dhupia. Additionally, transactions linked to Balaji Entertainment have been traced, with the EOW tracking nearly ₹25 crore in direct transfers.
The investigation further unveiled that the company’s financial activities were affected during demonetisation due to a cash crunch, leading to certain suspicious fund transfers to other accounts. The EOW has secured evidence regarding these transfers.
Next Steps in the Investigation
Kundra has been requested to submit videos produced for “Best Deal.” He claims these materials were previously submitted to the Property Cell, but officials intend to retrieve them again for further analysis. The investigation is ongoing, with more names emerging, and the EOW is expected to summon other individuals associated with the case in the upcoming days.
The Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) recently recorded Kundra’s statement in connection with the alleged Rs 60 crore fraud. In an official update, the police confirmed: “Investigations are ongoing against actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra in an alleged fraud case of Rs. 60 crore. A summon was issued by the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police to Raj Kundra, asking him to appear for the investigation.”