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A timeline of Raj Kundra’s biggest controversies
Raj Kundra, businessman and husband of actress Shilpa Shetty, has often found himself in the eye of storms. From the IPL spot-fixing scandal to his 2021 arrest in a pornography case, his career has been repeatedly marred by controversy.
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Raj Kundra summoned in Rs 60 crore cheating case
A Lookout Circular (LOC) is an alert issued by authorities to prevent individuals from leaving the country or to monitor their movements, typically by notifying immigration and border control agencies. In this case, the LOC against Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty aims to ensure their availability for investigation amid allegations of a ₹60 crore fraud. (With PTI Inputs)
A Lookout Circular (LOC) is an alert issued by authorities to prevent individuals from leaving the country or to monitor their movements, typically by notifying immigration and border control agencies. In this case, the LOC against Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty aims to ensure their availability for investigation amid allegations of a ₹60 crore fraud. (With PTI Inputs)
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IPL Spot-Fixing Incident (2013)
The co-owner of the Rajasthan Royals at the time, Raj Kundra, was investigated for placing bets on IPL games. He acknowledged placing bets but denied fixing. He was ultimately barred from all cricket-related activities for life by the BCCI.
The co-owner of the Rajasthan Royals at the time, Raj Kundra, was investigated for placing bets on IPL games. He acknowledged placing bets but denied fixing. He was ultimately barred from all cricket-related activities for life by the BCCI.
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The suspension of the Rajasthan Royals
The Lodha Committee's recommendations led to the two-year suspension of the Rajasthan Royals. Kundra's reputation suffered greatly as a result of the decision, which permanently associated him with one of the IPL's most troubling periods.
The Lodha Committee's recommendations led to the two-year suspension of the Rajasthan Royals. Kundra's reputation suffered greatly as a result of the decision, which permanently associated him with one of the IPL's most troubling periods.
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![Arrest in Pornography Case (2021) Raj was detained by Mumbai Police in July 2021 on suspicion of creating and disseminating pornographic films through mobile applications. His designation as a "key conspirator" in the racket by investigators caused a great deal of media outrage.](https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2025/09/20250909115602_Raj-Kundra-10.jpg "Arrest in Pornography Case (2021) Raj was detained by Mumbai Police in July 2021 on suspicion of creating and disseminating pornographic films through mobile applications. His designation as a "key conspirator" in the racket by investigators caused a great deal of media outrage.")
Arrest in Pornography Case (2021)
Raj was detained by Mumbai Police in July 2021 on suspicion of creating and disseminating pornographic films through mobile applications. His designation as a "key conspirator" in the racket by investigators caused a great deal of media outrage.
Raj was detained by Mumbai Police in July 2021 on suspicion of creating and disseminating pornographic films through mobile applications. His designation as a "key conspirator" in the racket by investigators caused a great deal of media outrage.
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Arthur Road Jail Time
During the pornography investigation, Raj was detained in Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail for almost two months. Even though he was granted bail in September 2021, the incident made headlines and had a significant negative impact on his reputation.
During the pornography investigation, Raj was detained in Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail for almost two months. Even though he was granted bail in September 2021, the incident made headlines and had a significant negative impact on his reputation.
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Shetty Shilpa Interrogated
In the pornography case, Raj's wife, actress Shilpa Shetty, was also questioned. She denied knowing about his alleged actions and then asked for their family's privacy because the case was receiving a lot of media attention.
In the pornography case, Raj's wife, actress Shilpa Shetty, was also questioned. She denied knowing about his alleged actions and then asked for their family's privacy because the case was receiving a lot of media attention.
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Shell Company Allegations
Kundra has been accused of using shell corporations, especially overseas, to transfer money. Although these allegations have not resulted in any significant convictions, concerns regarding his business activities have persisted.
Kundra has been accused of using shell corporations, especially overseas, to transfer money. Although these allegations have not resulted in any significant convictions, concerns regarding his business activities have persisted.
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Public Perception & Media Trials
Raj and Shilpa were the targets of online trolling and television debates as a result of the pornography case's widespread media attention. Even prior to court rulings, the public's perception of guilt was heightened by the media trial.
Raj and Shilpa were the targets of online trolling and television debates as a result of the pornography case's widespread media attention. Even prior to court rulings, the public's perception of guilt was heightened by the media trial.
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Business Financial Conflicts
In addition to well-known scandals, Kundra has been connected to a number of financial conflicts and disagreements in his business endeavours. While not all of the irregularities that critics claim have led to legal action, they are frequently made.
In addition to well-known scandals, Kundra has been connected to a number of financial conflicts and disagreements in his business endeavours. While not all of the irregularities that critics claim have led to legal action, they are frequently made.
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