Pornography case: 'Unacceptable To Drag My Wife...' says Raj Kundra after ED raids properties of Shilpa Shetty
In connection with the pornographic case against Kundra, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting searches on 15 homes in Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh owned by businessman Raj Kundra, husband of star Shilpa Shetty. Later, Shilpa's lawyer, Advocate Prashant Patil, also issued a statement refuting reports that linked her to the investigation.
Hours after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) searched Raj Kundra's homes in connection with the pornographic investigation, the businessman made a statement. Late Friday night, Raj resorted to Instagram stories to stress that he is collaborating with the investigative agencies. He also exhorted everyone.
“To whom it may concern, While the media seems to have a flair for drama, let’s set the record straight: I’m fully complying with the ongoing investigation that has been unfolding for the last four years. 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!" he wrote.
“It’s unacceptable to repeatedly drag my wife’s name into unrelated matters. Please respect the boundaries…!!!" Raj added.
Shilpa Shetty's counsel, Advocate Prashant Patil, released a statement on Friday afternoon, rejecting claims linking her to the probe. “There have been reports in the media saying that my client Mrs Shilpa Shetty Kundra has been raided by the Enforcement Directorate. These reports are not true and are misleading. As per my instructions, there is no Enforcement Directorate raid on Mrs Shilpa Shetty Kundra as she has nothing to do with any offence of whatsoever nature," the statement read.
“However, the case in question is an ongoing investigation regarding Mr Raj Kundra and he is cooperating with the investigation for truth to come out. Would request the electronic and print media to refrain from using the videos, pictures and name of Mrs Shilpa Shetty Kundra as she has nothing to do with the case. Strict cognisance shall be taken against irresponsible journalism wherein the pictures or videos of Mrs Shilpa Shetty Kundra are shared on this matter," Shilpa’s lawyer added.
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Raj Kundra has been accused of disseminating pornographic information through mobile applications and other venues. He was also detained in July 2021 in connection with the investigation, but was eventually released on bond.