A special PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) court in Mumbai issued a summons to businessman Raj Kundra (husband of actor Shilpa Shetty) on January 5, 2026.
The court took cognizance of a supplementary chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the multi-crore "GainBitcoin" Ponzi scheme.
Key Details of the Summons
Court Date: Raj Kundra and co-accused Dubai-based businessman Rajesh Satija have been directed to appear before the court on January 19, 2026.
3 The Allegation: The ED alleges that Kundra received 285 Bitcoins from the scheme's mastermind, the late Amit Bhardwaj.
4 These Bitcoins were purportedly meant for setting up a mining farm in Ukraine.5 Current Valuation: While the original transaction was from years ago, the ED notes that these 285 Bitcoins are currently valued at over Rs 150 crore.
6 ED's Stance: The agency claims Kundra is a "beneficial owner" of these assets and not just a "mediator" as he has previously claimed.
7 They also allege he has withheld crucial information, such as wallet addresses.
Background of the Case
The "GainBitcoin" scam involved promoters collecting massive amounts of Bitcoin from the public by promising a 10% monthly return.
Previously, in 2024, the ED provisionally attached properties worth nearly Rs 98 crore belonging to the couple, including a residential flat in Juhu registered in Shilpa Shetty's name.
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