Badshah questioned by Mumbai crime branch in connection to social media fake followers scam

On August 7, rapper Badshah arrived at Crime Branch office in Mumbai for questioning in the fake social media followers racket case as per a report in ANI. He appeared before the investigating officials on Thursday too. In a video posted by ANI, we see Badshah arriving at the location wearing a baggy blue shirt and black pants. He covered his face with a mask. A total of 20 people have been questioned so far.

Mumbai: Rapper Badshah arrives at Crime Branch for questioning in fake followers racket case. https://t.co/UFZDDgTv1n pic.twitter.com/lYMka18DBf

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2020

The crime branch has reportedly prepared a long list of important 238 questions for Badshah.

Badshah’s songs are very popular and they get lots of likes on YouTube. His single ‘Paagal’ reportedly got 75 million views in a day. However, Google has denied the claim. Also, many have unfollowed Badshah on social media.

Earlier, the Mumbai police had found the social media fake followers racket and several Bollywood celebrities, sports personalities and some high profile builders were alleged to buy fake followers. Badshah is the first Bollywood celebrity to be summoned in relation to this scam.

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