Actor Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra arrested in porn films case

The Mumbai Police arrested Mr Kundra on Monday as he appeared to be the key conspirator and Police had sufficient evidence against him.

However, further investigations are in progress.

The case involves creation of pornographic films and publishing them through some apps. A case into this was registered with the Mumbai Crime Branch in February 2021.

The Mumbai Police Commissioner said in a statement, "There was a case registered with the Crime Branch Mumbai in Feb 2021 about creation of pornographic films and publishing them through some Apps. We've arrested Mr Raj Kundra in this case on 19/7/21 as he appears to be the key conspirator of this. We have sufficient evidences regarding this".

Denying any wrongdoing, Raj Kundra had sought anticipatory bail in the case.

Shilpa Shetty married Raj Kundra in 2009 and they welcomed their first child, son Viaan Raj Kundra, in 2012.

The couple welcomed their second child, a daughter named Samisha via surrogacy in 2020.

In addition, Raj Kundra was part owner of Indian Premier League cricket team Rajasthan Royals.

In 2013, he was questioned by the Delhi Police in connection with the betting and spot-fixing scandal that engulfed Indian cricket.