Shilpa Shetty's lawyer claims the actress didn’t receive any Rs 15 crore from Raj Kundra

Amid reports alleging that Raj Kundra diverted approximately Rs 15 crore to a company owned by Shilpa Shetty, the actress's lawyer has issued a statement calling the allegations "fake." The legal team claims these reports are "mischievous" and "intentionally planted" to damage the actress's image.

Reports from legal team

"At the outset, we would like to state that this piece of information is totally fake and mischievous, intentionally planted in the public domain to defame my client," the statement read. "We shall go to the root of mischief and adopt the due process of law to file criminal proceedings and civil damages against all the news articles circulated mischievously to defame my client," it added.

Lawyers statement about the case

The lawyer further stated that "No such amount was ever received by my client. Mrs Shilpa Shetty Kundra and at this stage, we cannot reveal anything further as the matter is sub judice."

"My Clients are, however, compelled to initiate criminal and civil cases against all the fake media articles that have circulated the news without veritying the truth," the lawyer's statement continued.

"By intentionally defaming my client Mrs Shilpa Shetty Kundra, she is now compelled to seek protection of law enforcement agencies against such mischievous conduct of certain individuals," it added.

Shilpa Shetty stated through the lawyer

Shilpa Shetty, through her lawyer, also stated her readiness to cooperate with investigating agencies, while, "defamatory articles and news shall be dealt with strongly by adopting the procedure established by law as it infringes the Fundamental Rights of my client."

"My clients are moving the Honourable Bombay High Court for seeking relief against the defamatory campaign adopted by certain media outlets against my client Mrs Shilpa shetty Kundra. For all the articles, whomsoever have published online news about fake stories and unverified facts shall face the consequences for their actions in the court of law," the statement concluded.

What Is Raj Kundra Rs 60 Crore Cheating Case?

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) booked Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty in August 2025, following allegations of a Rs 60.4 crore fraud against a Mumbai-based businessman involving a loan-cum-investment deal. Another person, whose identity remains undisclosed, was also charged in the case. Deepak Kothari, the complainant, alleges that the couple defrauded him of over Rs 60 crore, linked to Shetty and Kundra's former venture, Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd. Kothari's investment, made between 2015 and 2023, was intended for business expansion, but he claims the funds were misused for personal expenses. The EOW is currently investigating the matter.