Bombay High Court Blocks Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra’s International Travel Amid ₹60 Crore Fraud Case

Ziya Khan October 9, 2025Last Updated: October 9, 2025

In a major development in the ongoing ₹60 crore fraud investigation involving Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, the Bombay High Court has raised serious doubts about their request for international travel clearance.The couple had sought the court’s permission to travel abroad, including Colombo, for a purported business trip. However, the bench comprising Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad expressed skepticism over the nature of the journey. Their counsel, Niranjan Mundargi, was instructed to file a detailed affidavit clarifying the purpose of the trip, supported by formal communications and evidence establishing its business intent. The court granted a deadline of October 14 for submitting this information.

During the hearing, when Mundargi maintained that the trip was for business reasons, Chief Justice Chandrashekhar quipped with a smile, “You can first deposit ₹60 crores if you wish to travel abroad.” This remark highlighted the court’s stern stance and thorough scrutiny of the couple’s actions amidst the investigation.The case is being probed by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police, which alleges that Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra diverted investment funds for personal use. Given the ongoing inquiry, the court has not yet passed any orders on the Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against the couple. The matter is scheduled for a further hearing on October 14.

This ruling adds to the mounting legal pressures faced by Shetty and Kundra, who remain under intense scrutiny for their financial dealings. The outcome of the upcoming proceedings will be critical in shaping the next steps in the case.Separately, the EOW is investigating businessman Deepak Kothari’s complaint alleging that Shetty and Kundra misappropriated ₹60 crores of his investment. The police have found evidence of fund misuse and have registered a case under Sections 403 (dishonest misappropriation of property), 406 (criminal breach of trust), and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code against Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra, and an unidentified associate.