Case Overview
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the mumbai Police is investigating a ₹60 crore fraud case involving actress shilpa shetty and her husband raj Kundra.
The couple allegedly defrauded a businessman of ₹60 crore through their company, Best Deal Private Limited.
Summons Issued
The EOW has summoned four former employees of Best Deal Private Limited for questioning.
One employee’s statement has already been recorded by the EOW.
The remaining three employees are expected to appear before the branch soon.
Investigation Focus
The probe centers around a ₹60 crore loan that raj Kundra allegedly took from a businessman.
Investigators are verifying whether the company actually received enough customer orders to justify the loan.
There are suspicions that the loan was falsely shown as an investment to evade taxes.
The EOW is checking financial records, transactions, and documentation to determine the authenticity of the loan.
Employee & Vendor Questioning
The EOW has questioned one employee about company expenses and salary payments.
Investigators are assessing whether employee salaries were paid from company revenue or through external funds.
They are also probing reports that ₹20 crore was spent on office furnishings.
The EOW will question product suppliers, advertisers, and interior furnishing companies associated with Best Deal Private Limited.
Further Action
If inconsistencies or suspicious activities emerge, shilpa shetty and raj Kundra will be questioned again.
The EOW aims to trace money flow and fund utilization within the company.
Earlier, shilpa Shetty’s court plea to travel abroad was rejected; the court stated she must repay the defrauded amount before traveling.
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