Mumbai: Based on porn apps FIR, Enforcement Directorate books Raj Kundra for money laundering

MUMBAI: The Enforcement Directorate has registered a money laundering case against businessman Raj Kundra, husband of actor Shilpa Shetty, along with others, and will soon summon them for questioning. The case is based on a Mumbai police FIR against Kundra and others, alleging they ran pornographic apps.
The ED is investigating financial transactions of Kundra and the other accused, including with those based overseas.ED sources said the case was registered last week after examining the collected details and the ED will start summoning those connected with the case after a few days.
In February 2021, the police raided a bungalow at Madh Island in Malad and busted an alleged porn film-making racket. After a detailed investigation, police named Kundra in the case and arrested him. Subsequently Kundra was released on bail. In his bail plea, Kundra had said that the investigation was “motivated” and there was clear proof that he was not involved in any offence even in the remotest way.
Kundra was accused of uploading “porn and obscene” videos allegedly shot and uploaded on a social media app for monetary consideration. Police had alleged that Kundra had a stake in UK-based Kenrin and was involved in the production and distribution of pornographic material.
Kundra was owner of Viaan Industries Ltd and his brother-in-law Pradeep Bakshi, a British citizen, chairman of Kenrin. Both the companies worked on the mobile app called ‘HotShots Digital Entertainment’, developed by Kenrin. Kundra reportedly supplied the content and controlled the UK firm from his Viaan office.