Raj Kundra's statement recorded in Rs 60 crore cheating case; no summons issued to Shilpa Shetty: Officials

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police has reportedly recorded the statement of businessman Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty, in connection with a Rs 60 crore cheating case. According to officials, Kundra was questioned for over five hours on Monday at an undisclosed location to keep the probe away from media glare. In a statement to PTI, an official said, "We recorded Kundra's statement today and will summon him probably next week again, as several more witnesses need to be verified before the next round of interrogation."While Kundra’s statement has been recorded, officials clarified that no summons has yet been issued to Shetty, who has been named as a co-accused in the case.The case hit headlines when Kundra was accused by Deepak Kothari, director of the non-banking financial company in a cheating case. He alleged that he was cheated of Rs 60.4 crore in a loan and investment deal linked to the couple’s shopping and online retail platform venture.A case was registered against the couple at the Juhu police station on August 14. In his complaint, he alleged that the money loaned to the couple for their business was diverted for personal use.Earlier this month, Mumbai Police issued Lookout Circulars (LOCs) against both the actress and her husband to ensure they do not leave the country while the investigation is underway. The investigators are reportedly attempting to trace the money flow and match it with the timeframe of the alleged fraud.The probe is ongoing, and officials indicated that further rounds of questioning are expected in the coming weeks.