The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted raids at the residence and office of businessman Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty, in Mumbai. The action is part of an ongoing money laundering investigation tied to the production and distribution of pornographic content via mobile applications.
Officials confirmed that searches were also underway at the premises of Kundra’s associates as the agency deepens its probe into the case.
Background of the Case
Raj Kundra was arrested in June 2021 following complaints by four women alleging they were coerced into filming pornographic content under the pretense of securing acting roles in web series. After spending two months in jail, Kundra was granted bail in September 2021.
Mumbai Police had earlier identified Kundra as the primary conspirator in the case. The ED’s current investigation is focusing on tracing financial transactions and potential proceeds from the alleged illegal activities.
This case has reignited debates around the misuse of digital platforms and the need for stringent laws to tackle such offenses.
