Bigg Boss 16’s Shiv Thakare and Abdu Rozik summoned by ED in money laundering case – Report

Shiv Thakare and Abdu Rozik, who were seen together in the Salman Khan-hosted show Bigg Boss 16, are making headlines for a shocking reason. Shiv and Abdu were reportedly recently summoned by Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection to money laundering case. According to a report by Free Press Journal, the case is linked to drug lord Ali Asghar Shirazi. As per reports, Shiv, as well as Abdu appeared before ED as witnesses in the case.

Shiv and Abdu summoned by ED

The news portal claims that Ali Asghar Shirazi floated Hustlers’ Hospitality Pvt Ltd financed several startups including that of Shiv’s ‘Thakare Chai and Snacks’ and Abdu’s ‘Burgiir’ in Mumbai. Ali Asghar Shirazi is said to have made money, he made through narco-funding, in these food chains. It is also said that when Shiv and Ali got to know about Ali Asghar Shirazi’s alleged involvement in the narco business, they immediately terminated their contracts.

As per reports, during his interrogation, Shiv told ED officials that he met the director of Hustlers Hospitality – Krunal Ojha, through somebody in 2022. After the meeting, Krunal offered Shiv a partnership deal for his business.

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Shiv and Abdu share a great friendship. They first met inside the Bigg Boss 16 house and became good friends along with MC Stan, Sajid Khan, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, and Sumbul Touqeer. Even after the show ended, Shiv and Abdu continued their friendship.

On the other hand, Shiv is currently a part of the dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11.

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Mamta Naik

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