Shilpa Shetty’s lawyer has denied recent reports claiming her involvement in Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids, calling them false and misleading. The ED recently conducted searches at multiple locations linked to her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, as part of an investigation into an alleged money laundering case related to the distribution of pornographic content.
Lawyer Denies Shilpa Shetty’s Involvement
In response to the media reports, Shetty’s lawyer issued a statement firmly denying any raids at her residence or her involvement in the case. The statement read, “Reports claiming that my client Mrs. Shilpa Shetty Kundra has been raided by the Enforcement Directorate are untrue and misleading. As per my instructions, there has been no raid on Mrs. Shetty, and she is not involved in any offence.”
The lawyer also stressed that the investigation is focused solely on Raj Kundra and noted that he is cooperating with authorities to ensure the truth is revealed.
Media Urged to Avoid Misleading Coverage
The lawyer further requested the media to be more cautious when reporting on the matter, asking, “We urge both print and electronic media to refrain from using videos, pictures, or the name of Mrs. Shilpa Shetty Kundra, as she is not connected to the case. Any irresponsible journalism will be addressed with strict legal action.”
ED Raids on Raj Kundra and Others
On November 29, 2024, the ED carried out raids at around 15 locations in Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh, including properties associated with Raj Kundra. Sources confirmed that the raids are part of an investigation into money laundering connected to allegations of distributing pornographic content via mobile apps and other platforms.
This investigation follows earlier legal proceedings, with the Supreme Court granting anticipatory bail to Kundra and others, including Sherlyn Chopra and Poonam Pandey, in December 2022 over similar charges.