Businessman Raj Kundra, whose properties were raided by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday as part of a money laundering investigation, has appealed to the media to refrain from involving his wife, actress Shilpa Shetty, in the ongoing case. The ED’s raids targeted Kundra’s premises and other locations in connection with an alleged pornography distribution network linked to money laundering.
In his first public statement following the raids, Kundra took to Instagram to address the media’s sensational coverage. He stated that contrary to reports, he was fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation, which has been in progress for four years. Kundra expressed confidence that justice would prevail, despite what he called an effort to sensationalize the issue.
“Let’s just say that no amount of sensationalism will cloud the truth, in the end, justice will prevail!” Kundra wrote. He also appealed to the media, emphasizing, “It’s unacceptable to repeatedly drag my wife’s name into unrelated matters. Please respect the boundaries…!!! #ED.”
The businessman’s statement comes as the ED investigates the distribution of adult films, which allegedly led to a money laundering operation. The case, which dates back to May 2022, involves two FIRs filed by the Mumbai Police and subsequent charge sheets against Kundra and his associates. The entrepreneur and several others were arrested but later granted bail.
Shilpa Shetty, who married Kundra in 2009, has not yet commented publicly on the raids. However, her lawyer, Prashant Patil, previously clarified that the action was directed at Kundra, and Shetty was not involved in the case. He also confirmed that Kundra was cooperating with authorities to bring clarity to the investigation.
This money laundering case marks the second legal challenge for Raj Kundra. Earlier this year, the ED attached assets worth Rs 98 crore linked to the businessman and Shetty in connection with a cryptocurrency case. The couple, however, obtained relief from the Bombay High Court, which ruled against the attachment order.