"Court Orders Probe into Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra Fraud Case"

Actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra face new challenges as a Mumbai court has instructed police to investigate a complaint against them regarding an alleged fraud in a gold scheme involving an investor.

According to a report, Judge NP Mehta stated that there is sufficient evidence to pursue charges against Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty, along with their company Satyug Gold Private Limited, two directors, and an employee of the firm for alleged wrongdoing.The court has instructed the police to file a first information report (FIR) against the accused under appropriate sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) related to cheating and breach of trust.

In his complaint, Prithviraj Kothari alleged that in 2014, Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra launched a scheme where investors had to pay the full amount for discounted gold upfront when applying. Kothari stated that he invested ₹90,38,600 in a five-year plan, expecting to receive 5,000 grams of 24-carat gold on April 2, 2019, as per the agreed terms. Kothari claimed that the promised amount of gold was not delivered to him on the maturity date, as reported by PTI.

Describing it as a 'completely fraudulent scheme', Kothari accused the duo of conspiring and committing offenses together. Kundra was charged under IPC sections 420 (cheating), 34 (common intention), and also faced allegations under IT Act and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, he added. Further investigation is currently ongoing, stated the official.

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