Raj Kundra issues FIRST statement after ED raid in alleged money laundering case; slams media for dragging Shilpa Shetty into the controversy

As per reports, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the properties of businessman Raj Kundra and his associates in connection to the alleged money laundering case. Now, the business man has issued a statement in regards to the investigation as well as called out the media for dragging his wife, Shilpa Shetty’s name through the muck while reporting about the raid. Read on to know all he said.

Raj Kundra slams media for mentioning Shilpa Shetty in ED raid case

Taking to his Instagram Stories during the wee hours, Raj Kundra issues a statement with regards to the recent ED raid on his properties in the alleged money laundering. He wrote, “To whom it may concern, While the media seems to have a flair for drama, let’s set the record straight: I’m fully complying with the ongoing investigation that has been unfolding for the last four years. As for the claims of ‘associates’, ‘pornography’ and ‘money laundering’, let’s just say that no amount of sensationalism will cloud the truth, in the end, justice will prevail!”

Slamming the media for dragging Shilpa Shetty’s name in the mess, the business man added, ‘A note to the media: It’s unacceptable to repeatedly drag my wife’s name into unrelated matters. Please respect the boundaries.!!! #ED” Check out his story here:

Raj Kundra slams media for mentioning Shilpa Shetty in ED raid case

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Raj Kundra slams media for mentioning Shilpa Shetty in ED raid case

Lawyer issues clarification

Soon after reports of the raid went viral online, Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s lawyer, advocate Prashant Patil issued a clarification statement. Patil said, “There have been reports in the media saying that my client Mrs Shilpa Shetty Kundra has been raided by the Enforcement Directorate . These reports are not true and are misleading . As per my instructions , there is no Enforcement Directorate raid on Mrs Shilpa Shetty Kundra as she has nothing to do with any offence of whatsoever nature.”

The advocate further noted, “However, the case in question is an ongoing investigation regarding Mr Raj Kundra and he is cooperating with the investigation for truth to come out . Would request the electronic and print media to refrain from using the videos, pictures and name of Mrs Shilpa Shetty Kundra as she has nothing to do with the case . Strict cognisance shall be taken against irresponsible journalism wherein the pictures or videos of Mrs Shilpa Shetty Kundra are shared on this matter.”

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