The Crime Branch division of Mumbai Police is suspecting Shilpa Shetty's involvement in her husband Raj Kundra's alleged illegal businesses. Raj was arrested by the police on July 19 as they are investigating an alleged pornography case. Shilpa, the wife of Raj, was questioned by the Crime Branch officers on July 23. According to a leading daily, Shilpa and Raj's joint bank account is now under the scanner of the Crime Branch.

An officer from the Crime Branch revealed that Shilpa was asked around 20 to 25 questions, majorly about international transactions. Shilpa and Raj's joint bank account is reportedly in a nationalised bank. The officer said, "The funds have come from abroad through various routes. The same has been examined and we are also taking the help of forensic investigators. She was questioned about those transactions, and everything she has said is being verified. If required, we will question her again for clarity."

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According to the daily's report, the Mumbai Police suspects that money was transferred by Raj's brother-in-law Pradeep Bakshi's London-based company called Kenrin Limited. Pradeep is said to be under the scanner. The Crime Branch officer told the daily that money wasn't directly transferred to the joint account but from other routes. While seeking Raj's further remand on July 23, the Crime Branch said in their application that the businessman received money from Mercuri International company’s United Bank of Africa. Mercuri International is reportedly into betting and casino gaming. During further investigation, the agency also found that some videos were uploaded on the app Hotshot from Raj's Andheri office using a foreign IP address to evade Indian law enforcement agencies. 

The officer added, "We have seized a server from his office, called SAN (storage area network). During examination, with the help of experts, it was found that some videos were uploaded from his office on a foreign IP address using a virtual private network (VPN). The forensic team is trying to get more clarity on this." 

Some time ago, PeepingMoon.com exclusively informed its readers that the Mumbai Crime Branch is expected to summon Shilpa for another round of interrogation. However, this time it won't be at her bungalow but at the Crime Branch office in downtown Mumbai’s Police Commissionerate.

(Source: Mid-Day)