Sun Dec 01 03:28:15 UTC 2024: ## Raj Kundra Summoned by Enforcement Directorate in Money Laundering Probe

**Mumbai, India** – Businessman Raj Kundra has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning on Monday, two days after his home and offices were raided as part of a money laundering investigation linked to a pornography case. The ED alleges Kundra’s involvement in the production and distribution of pornographic content through the mobile app “Hotshots,” which was subsequently removed from app stores.

The ED claims the app, managed by Kundra’s company Armsprime Media Pvt Ltd, monetized explicit videos and routed funds abroad. Evidence reportedly includes WhatsApp chats detailing financial transactions with UK-based Kenrin Pvt Ltd, to which the app was allegedly sold, and the sale of 119 adult films for $1.2 million. The agency further alleges that the app lured aspiring actors into filming explicit content against their will.

Friday’s raids covered 15 premises in Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh. The ED’s investigation also includes Kundra’s alleged involvement in a cryptocurrency ponzi scheme run by Amit Bhardwaj. Earlier this year, the ED attached assets worth ₹98 crore belonging to Kundra and his wife, actress Shilpa Shetty, related to alleged proceeds from illegal activities.

Kundra vehemently denies any wrongdoing and has publicly stated that his wife is not involved in the pornography or money laundering cases. Shetty’s lawyer has also refuted media reports suggesting her involvement. Kundra is scheduled to appear at the ED office at 11 am on Monday.

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