The Indian film industry’s power couple, Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shweta Bhatt, have been arrested in a $4.3 million fraud case. The couple was ordered to be taken into judicial custody after their bail plea was rejected. This is the latest development in the ongoing case against the couple, who were arrested on December 9 in Udaipur.
According to reports, Vikram Bhatt and his wife were taken into police remand for seven days and were produced in court on December 10. However, their lawyer requested bail on medical grounds, citing the need for a short period of treatment. However, the court rejected their bail plea and ordered them to be taken into judicial custody.
The couple’s lawyer, Mansoor Hussain, stated that they had requested bail on medical grounds to allow them to receive short-term treatment. However, the final decision rested with the court.
The couple was arrested in connection with a large-scale financial fraud case in Rajasthan. The police had accused them of duping a doctor, Ajay Morya, of Rs 30 crore by promising to make a biopic on his late wife. Morya had filed a complaint in Udaipur’s Bhupalpura police station, alleging that the couple had promised him a share of Rs 200 crore for the biopic but did not start the production.
The police had registered an FIR on November 17, alleging that the couple had duped Morya of Rs 30 crore and more by making false promises of film production and profits. The couple is accused of creating fake bills to commit the fraud.
This is not the first case of financial fraud against Vikram Bhatt and his wife. In the past, they have been involved in several controversies, including a case of cheque bouncing.
The couple’s arrest has sent shockwaves in the Indian film industry, with many celebrities taking to social media to express their shock and disappointment. The industry’s top stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan, have all spoken out against the couple’s actions.
In related news, several other celebrities have been involved in controversies in recent weeks. Bollywood actor Sajal Aly was recently involved in a controversy after she was accused of promoting a rival app. However, she has since apologized and withdrawn her support.
Meanwhile, Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has also been involved in a controversy after she was accused of making derogatory comments about the Indian film industry. However, she has since apologized and withdrawn her comments.
The Indian film industry has been plagued by financial scams and controversies in recent years. Several celebrities have been accused of financial irregularities, including the likes of Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan.
In other news, the Indian government has announced plans to introduce stricter laws to regulate the film industry. The government has also announced plans to establish a film commission to oversee the industry and prevent financial scams.
The arrest of Vikram Bhatt and his wife is a significant development in the ongoing case against them. The couple’s lawyer has stated that they will appeal against their arrest and seek bail. However, the court has rejected their bail plea, and they are currently being held in judicial custody.
