5 times Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra grabbed attention apart from pornography case

The Mumbai Police have arrested Shilpa Shetty's husband and businessman Raj Kundra in Mumbai for his involvement in creating and publishing porn videos via some apps; here's looking back at 5 times when the businessman made headlines.

The arrest of Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra concerning a pornography case has shocked many. The businessman has been sent to police custody till July 23. The police commissioner revealed that they has sufficient evidence against him, and no active involvement of Shilpa Shetty had been found yet in the case. In the light of the same, here we bring you 5 instances when Raj Kundra made headlines.

Raj's comment on Salman Khan

Back in 2014, Raj was asked at a press conference if he would pursue acting; replying to the question, he said, "Firstly, who would watch me? Secondly, as a businessman, I would be unaffordable. I can bet Salman does not earn much...well, at least nowhere near me."

IPL Betting Case

Shilpa and Raj had brought IPL team Rajasthan Royals, but their run could not last long as Raj was entangled in a match-fixing case. Reports say that he was in touch with 7 bookies and placed bets on the IPL team. He was served a lifetime ban from the series.

Bitcoin trade case
ED summoned Raj in 2018 about his alleged involvement in the bitcoin trade, which the government deemed illegal at that time. He was called for questioning and a thorough investigation by the Thane Crime Branch.

The ex-wife allegation

Reportedly the marriage of Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra came in the limelight when his ex-wife Kavita blamed Shilpa for her broken marriage.

Real Estate Case

Raj was questioned yet again in a real estate case involving the late Dawood Ibrahim aide, Iqbal Memon alias Iqbal Mirchi. Reportedly he was questioned for nine hours. Although Raj had denied any wrong doings.