'Unacceptable to drag my wife': Raj Kundra defends Shilpa Shetty after ED raid

PTC News Desk: After many reports arose following an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid on actor Shilpa Shetty and her husband-businessman Raj Kundra's home, the latter broke his silence. On Saturday morning, Raj Kundra posted a brief note on Instagram Stories, requesting everyone not to "repeatedly drag my wife's name into unrelated matters".

Raj stated, "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!"

He also said, "A note to the media: It's intolerable to keep dragging my wife's name into unrelated problems. Please respect the boundaries.!!! #ED (nazar amulet, folded hands emojis)."

According to media reports, the Enforcement Directorate raided Raj and other individuals' homes on Friday as part of a money laundering investigation into the alleged distribution of pornographic and adult movies. Around 15 places in Mumbai and various cities in Uttar Pradesh were searched, including 49-year-old Raj's home and office, as well as that of others. The agency also allegedly questioned Raj at one of these locations.

Shilpa's lawyer then released a statement, claiming she had "nothing to do with any offence." Advocate Prashant Patil said the reports as "misleading." 

"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. 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," it stated.

The lawyer also urged that media persons refrain from using pictures and videos of Shilpa while mentioning the case in the reports. "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," it read.