Shilpa Shetty Quotes Bhagavad Gita To Deny Fraud Charges In Rs 60 Crore Case, Claims Her Family Loaned Rs 20 Crore

Shilpa Shetty has finally addressed the serious allegations linked to a Rs 60 crore cheating case and has firmly denied any wrongdoing. In a detailed public statement released on Friday, the actress expressed deep pain over being dragged into a legal matter that she claims has nothing to do with her actions or decisions. She said the accusations have caused emotional distress and questioned why her name is being raised so many years later. Calling the claims baseless, Shilpa said she has always acted within the law and believes that truth will prevail. She also urged people to look at facts instead of assumptions.In her statement, Shilpa clarified her limited professional association with the company at the centre of the controversy. She stressed

that she was never involved in its daily functioning, finances, or internal decisions and said her role was misrepresented.

Shilpa Shetty Issues Statement In Rs 60 Crore Fraud Case

"I am deeply saddened by the baseless attempt to link my name to this matter. My association with the company was strictly in a non executive capacity, with no role in its operations, finances, decision making or any signing authority. In fact, like several other public figures I had endorsed certain products for the home shopping channel, in a professional capacity, for which payments due to me remain outstanding. I want to put it on record that almost 20 Cr rupees has been loaned to the company by us as a family and the said amount remains unpaid," she stated.The actor also questioned the timing of the allegations and suggested that the delay itself raises serious legal concerns. "The mischievous attempt to impute criminal liability on me, particularly after an unexplained delay of nearly nine years is legally unsustainable and contrary to settled principles of law," she added.ALSO READ - Shilpa Shetty, Husband Raj Kundra DENY 'Baseless' Allegations Amid Rs 60 Crore Fraud Case - READ STATEMENTShilpa went on to say that incorrect facts are being circulated to damage her reputation. She spoke about the emotional impact of the controversy and highlighted how such accusations affect a woman's dignity."Despite these facts, my name continues to be unnecessarily dragged into the proceedings, which is both distressing and unjustified. Such unwarranted allegations not only misrepresent facts but also result in a woman’s dignity, integrity, and reputation being unfairly trampled upon in the public domain."Drawing strength from faith, she quoted the Bhagavad Gita to explain why she chose to speak up now - "Failing to oppose injustice when it is your duty, is itself Adharma."Shilpa confirmed that she has already approached the Bombay High Court to quash the case and said she trusts the legal system completely. "With a quashing petition already filed before the Honourable Bombay High Court, I have complete faith in the judicial process and will be seeking appropriate legal remedies to protect my rights and reputation. I respectfully request the media to take note of these facts and report responsibly by verifying the truthfulness of facts," she concluded.

All About Rs 60 Crore Fraud Case

The case dates back to a complaint filed by Mumbai based businessman Deepak Kothari. Earlier this year, the Economic Offences Wing booked Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra for allegedly cheating him of Rs 60.4 crore.The complaint is linked to their now defunct company Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd. Kothari has claimed that he invested money between 2015 and 2023 for business expansion but later alleged that the funds were misused for personal expenses. The investigation is currently underway.