Mumbai – Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty and her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, have been booked in a ₹60 crore cheating and criminal breach of trust case filed by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police.
The complaint, lodged at Juhu Police Station by Mumbai-based businessman Deepak Kothari, alleges that the couple, along with an unidentified associate, deceived him in a high-value financial transaction linked to their now-defunct company Best Deal TV Private Limited.
According to the FIR, Kothari was introduced to the couple by one Rajesh Arya. At that time, Shetty and Kundra reportedly held 88% stake in the company. Initially, they sought a ₹75 crore loan at 12% annual interest. Later, they persuaded him to convert it into an investment, claiming it would be more tax-efficient.
Kothari claims they promised fixed monthly returns and full repayment of the principal amount — assurances which were allegedly never honoured.
The EOW has begun investigations into the case. While no arrests have been made yet, the matter is attracting attention due to Raj Kundra’s history of legal controversies.
