Mumbai, Sep 16 (NationPress) In a new turn of events regarding the Rs 60 crore fraud investigation, businessman Raj Kundra has alleged that a segment of this amount was allocated as fees to Bollywood actresses Bipasha Basu and Neha Dhupia.

This allegation surfaced during his statement to the Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW), which is currently examining the case. Sources indicate that Kundra stated that part of the contested funds was indeed paid as fees to both actresses. However, throughout a five-hour interrogation, he reportedly refrained from commenting on several critical matters, leading the EOW to consider additional questioning sessions.

Investigators have reportedly discovered that funds were directly transferred from the company's accounts to the accounts of four actresses, including Shilpa Shetty, Bipasha Basu, and Neha Dhupia. Moreover, some transactions have been linked to Balaji Entertainment, with the EOW tracking nearly ₹25 crore in direct transfers thus far.

The inquiry further highlighted that during the period of demonetisation, the company's financial operations faced a cash shortage, resulting in several dubious fund transfers to other accounts. Evidence of these transactions has now been compiled by the EOW.

Kundra has been requested to present videos made for “Best Deal”. While he asserted that these have been previously submitted to the Property Cell, officials intend to reclaim them for further analysis. The investigation is ongoing, with additional names emerging. The EOW is anticipated to issue summons to other individuals associated with the case shortly.

The Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing has recently documented Raj Kundra's testimony in relation to the alleged Rs 60 crore fraud. In an official update, the Mumbai Police stated: “Investigations are ongoing concerning actress Shilpa Shetty and her spouse Raj Kundra regarding an alleged fraud of Rs. 60 crore. A summon was issued by the EOW to Kundra, requesting his presence for the investigation.”