Bombay HC blocks Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra’s international travel amid Rs 60 crore fraud case – Report

Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra are barred from international travel by the Bombay High Court, with a Look Out Circular issued. A businessman accuses them of defrauding him of Rs 60 crore, allegedly used for personal expenses. The court demands repayment before considering travel permits, with further investigations into payouts to actresses ongoing.

Legal issues continue to escalate for Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra and her husband Raj Kundra. In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court has ordered that both of them be denied international travel permits. This means that they cannot travel abroad without the permission of the investigating officers or the court.

Shilpa Shetty’s lawyer cites upcoming YouTube event in Colombo

Due to this restriction, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has issued a LOC (Look Out Circular) against Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra. According to IANS, the actress’s lawyer told the court that Shilpa must attend a YouTube event in Colombo from October 25 to October 29. However, when the court asked the lawyer, he replied, “There is no call until the travel is approved.”

Fraud charges prompt payment condition

The court condemned this and announced that Rs. 60 crore must first be paid on the basis of the fraud charges; only then will the travel permit be considered. The next hearing in this case will be held on October 14, 2025. In this, businessman Deepak Kothari has accused Shilpa and Raj of defrauding him of Rs 60 crore from 2015 to 2023. He said that the money given for business expansion was used for personal expenses.

Raj Kundra’s claims on payouts to actresses

Further investigation revealed that Raj Kundra said that a portion of the Rs 60 crore embezzled money was given as a base to actresses Bipasha Basu and Neha Dhupia. During the inquiry committee’s investigation, Raj remained silent on some important questions, and the EOW is planning to conduct further investigation. Furthermore, money was transferred directly from the company’s accounts to the accounts of the four actresses. The report suggests that amounts have been transferred to Shilpa Shetty, Bipasha Basu, and Neha Dhupia, and some of the transactions have also gone to Balaji Entertainment.

Disclaimer: This article is based on information reported in the media regarding ongoing legal proceedings and investigations involving Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Raj Kundra. The case is still active, with the next hearing scheduled for October 14, 2025. Facts and legal statuses may change as the investigation and judicial process continue.