Vikram Bhatt's ₹44.7 Crore Fraud Case: Police Gather Evidence, Filmmaker's Lawyer Questions Investigation
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Jaipur: Noted filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari have been behind bars for over a month in connection with an alleged ₹44.7 crore financial fraud case lodged by Indira IVF and Fertility Centre founder Ajay Murdia. The complainant claims that Bhatt's team used fake bills and vouchers to siphon off funds meant for film projects. According to Investigating Officer DSP Chagan Rajpurohit, the police have collected evidence from Bhatt's locations in Mumbai, which is currently being verified. However, Bhatt's lawyer, Kamlesh Dave, has raised concerns over the investigation, stating that the police action was taken in a 'hasty manner' and that the procedures were not followed. The case dates back to a four-film deal between Murdia and Bhatt, which allegedly went awry, resulting in financial losses and criminal proceedings. Murdia's lawyer, Manzoor Hussain, claims that Bhatt persuaded Murdia to invest in multiple film projects, including a biopic and a film on Lord Shrinathji, using fake bills and vouchers to siphon off funds. Bhatt's lawyer has denied the allegations, stating that every payment was made with the knowledge of both parties and that the agreement was done to make two films first and another two on rolling finance. The case is set to be heard in the Rajasthan High Court on January 15, where Bhatt's bail application will be considered.
