The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out search operations on Friday at multiple locations, including the residences of businessman Raj Kundra, the husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty. The searches, reportedly linked to a money-laundering investigation, spanned around 15 locations across Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh.
The ongoing inquiry is connected to allegations of pornographic content production and distribution via mobile applications. This investigation follows a case filed by the Mumbai police in 2021, involving Raj Kundra’s alleged role in the production of adult material.
Kundra, who was arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch in July 2021 under several provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act, was later granted bail by a city court.
The ED’s investigation is part of a broader inquiry into his involvement in a crypto-ponzi scheme led by Amit Bhardwaj, the alleged mastermind behind the Gain Bitcoin scam.
In a related move earlier this year, the ED attached assets worth Rs 98 crore belonging to Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty, alleging that these assets were procured using proceeds from illicit activities, including the Gain Bitcoin scam.The investigation into Raj Kundra’s financial dealings continues to develop, and further updates are expected as more information comes to light.
