Did Shilpa Shetty Receive 15 Crore from Raj Kundra?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- The allegations against Shilpa Shetty Kundra have been firmly denied by her legal representative.
- A significant amount of Rs 15 crore is at the center of these accusations.
- Shilpa's lawyer plans to take legal action against misleading media reports.
- The investigation involves a larger fraud case of Rs 60 crore.
- Shilpa Shetty is determined to protect her reputation through legal means.
Mumbai, Sep 26 (NationPress) The legal counsel for Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra has dismissed claims that she received a sum of Rs 15 crore from her husband Raj Kundra nearly a decade ago, a matter reportedly being examined by the Economic Offence Wing (EOW).
According to various media sources, the Rs 15 crore is purportedly linked to an alleged Rs 60 crore fraud that was transferred to a company supposedly owned by the actress.
Shilpa’s attorney, Prashant Patil, characterized these allegations as “entirely false” and “maliciously intended,” adding that such claims have forced the actress to pursue legal measures to defend herself against defamatory statements.
In his statement, he said, “To begin with, we must emphasize that this information is entirely false and has been deliberately planted in the public arena to tarnish my client’s reputation. We will investigate the source of this misinformation and follow legal avenues for both criminal charges and civil damages against all publications that have disseminated these false claims. My client, Mrs. Shilpa Shetty Kundra, has never received any such funds, and at this juncture, we are unable to disclose further details as the matter is currently in litigation. However, my clients feel compelled to take legal action against all misleading articles that have circulated this news without proper verification of the facts.”
He continued, “We have consistently cooperated with investigative agencies and will continue to do so to the best of our ability. However, we will respond vigorously to defamatory publications, as they violate my client’s fundamental rights. My clients intend to approach the Honourable Bombay High Court for relief from the defamatory campaign undertaken by specific media outlets against Shilpa Shetty Kundra. Those who have published false and unverified stories will face the legal repercussions of their actions.”
Previously, a complaint was filed by businessman Deepak Kothari, director of Lotus Capital Financial Services, who accused Shilpa Shetty and her spouse of defrauding him of Rs 60.48 crore. The funds were reportedly transferred between 2015 and 2023 through their now-defunct company.