Economic Offences Wing
Self-Proclaimed Godwoman Arrested for Rs 14 Crore Spiritual Healing Scam Against Pune IT Professional
Nov 07, 2025 06:46 pm CST
A self-proclaimed godwoman and two accomplices have been detained in Pune for allegedly defrauding an IT professional of Rs 14 crore by promising to heal his daughters through "divine intervention." The victim, Dipak Dolas, was convinced to sell multiple properties including his UK home before discovering the scam. Despite transferring the funds, his daughters' health showed no improvement, leading him to file a police complaint.
Reliance Power CFO Arrested by ED in Rs 68 Crore Bank Guarantee Fraud Investigation
Oct 16, 2025 08:05 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Ashok Kumar Pal, Executive Director and CFO of Reliance Power Limited, in connection with an alleged Rs 68 crore fake bank guarantee case. Pal has been placed in judicial custody following extensive questioning, with Reliance Power claiming to be a victim of third-party fraud while distancing Anil Ambani from the matter. The arrest follows broader ED investigations into Reliance Group companies.
Raj Kundra Claims Demonetization Led to Inability to Repay Rs 60 Crore Loan in Fraud Case
Oct 10, 2025 01:44 pm CST
Businessman Raj Kundra attributes his failure to repay a Rs 60 crore loan to losses suffered during India's 2016 demonetization. He and wife Shilpa Shetty face fraud allegations from businessman Deepak Kothari regarding their now-defunct company Best Deal TV. The Bombay High Court has stated it will only consider lifting their travel restrictions after the full amount is deposited.
Bombay High Court Orders Shilpa Shetty to Pay Rs 60 Crore Before Seeking Travel Permission
Oct 08, 2025 05:15 pm CST
The Bombay High Court has denied actor Shilpa Shetty permission to travel abroad for a YouTube event, ruling that she must first address the Rs 60 crore fraud allegations against her and husband Raj Kundra. The couple remains under a Lookout Circular issued by Mumbai's Economic Offences Wing following accusations from businessman Deepak Kothari regarding their defunct company Best Deal TV.
Bombay High Court Denies Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra Permission to Travel Abroad Amid Serious Legal Cases
Oct 02, 2025 01:42 pm CST
The Bombay High Court has rejected Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra's request to travel to Thailand for a family vacation due to ongoing serious legal cases. The couple faces allegations from businessman Deepak Kothari regarding a Rs 60 crore investment in their defunct company allegedly used for personal expenses. Despite their argument about fundamental rights to conduct business, the court maintained the lookout circular restricting their international travel.
Mumbai Police Uncovers Rs 15 Crore Transfer from Raj Kundra to Shilpa Shetty's Company in Fraud Investigation
Sep 25, 2025 02:42 pm CST
Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing has discovered that businessman Raj Kundra transferred Rs 15 crore to a company owned by actress Shilpa Shetty as part of their investigation into an alleged Rs 60 crore fraud case involving the defunct Best Deal TV. Officials are questioning the nature of this substantial payment and expect to summon both Kundra and Shetty for further questioning.
Cops May Approach Ekta Kapoor, Bipasha Basu In Shilpa Shetty Fraud Case
Sep 18, 2025 04:05 pm CST
The Mumbai Police is planning to send notices to actors Neha Dhupia and Bipasha Basu, and producer-director Ekta Kapoor, seeking information on payments received from a now defunct company that was run by actor Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra.
"Baseless, Claims Made 9 Years Later": Raj Kundra On Rs 60-Crore 'Fraud'
Sep 16, 2025 06:38 pm CST
A day after his statement was recorded by the Mumbai Police in an alleged Rs 60-crore fraud case, businessman Raj Kundra has said the company in which the complainant had invested was liquidated nine years ago and no claims were made at the time.
Mumbai Police Records Raj Kundra's Statement In Rs 60-Crore Cheating Case
Sep 16, 2025 12:00 am CST
Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Monday recorded the statement of Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty's husband and businessman Raj Kundra in connection with a Rs 60-crore cheating case, officials said.