New Delhi [India], December 1: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has summoned businessman Raj Kundra for questioning in connection with a money laundering case linked to pornography, sources informed on Sunday. Kundra has been asked to appear before investigators at the ED’s zonal office in Mumbai at 11 am on Monday as part of the ongoing investigation.
The case involves allegations of financial misconduct and the laundering of funds generated from the production and distribution of adult content, a controversy that brought Kundra into legal trouble in 2021. The ED is investigating whether illicit proceeds from the alleged pornography racket were funneled through multiple channels, prompting the current operation to gather evidence.
Kundra, who is married to Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, was arrested in 2021 for his alleged role in creating and distributing adult content via digital platforms. While the case attracted significant media attention, Kundra has denied all charges, asserting that his business activities were legitimate.
The ED’s investigation is focused on potential financial irregularities and proceeds of crime linked to the adult content operations. The agency suspects that funds generated from these illegal activities may have been laundered through various means.
Kundra’s questioning is expected to provide further insights into the financial transactions tied to the case as the probe continues.
This summons follows a significant move by the ED on November 29, when the agency conducted search operations at 15 locations, including Kundra’s residence. The searches, carried out simultaneously in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, targeted various premises connected to individuals and entities involved in the case. These actions are part of the ED’s ongoing efforts to trace the money trail and identify potential violations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).