Sonu Sood responds to arrest warrant in Rs 10 Lakh fraud case, says "This is just for unnecessary media attention to..."

Sonu Sood replies on the arrest warrant

Bollywood actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood is currently facing legal trouble after a court in Ludhiana, Punjab, issued an arrest warrant against him for allegedly failing to respond to summons in connection with a fraud case involving Rs 10 lakh. The actor, who has been in the news for his philanthropic work, has now spoken out about the matter.

In an official statement, Sonu Sood addressed the issue, expressing his intent to cooperate with the authorities and clarify his position on the accusations. He reassured his supporters that he would handle the situation appropriately and resolve the matter as soon as possible.

The case has raised significant attention, with many wondering about the details surrounding the alleged fraud.

As of now, Sonu Sood is expected to appear before the court to present his side of the story. While the arrest warrant has added fuel to the controversy, the actor’s statement aims to assure his fans and the public that he remains committed to clearing his name and abiding by the law.

Taking to his Instagram stories, Sonu Sood mentioned, “We need to clarify that the news circulating on social media platforms is highly sensationalised. To put matters straight, we were summoned as a witness by the Honourable Court in a matter pertaining to a third party to which we have no association or affiliation. Our lawyers have responded and on 10th February 2025 we will give a statement that clarifies our non involvement in the matter.”

"We are neither brand ambassadors nor are we associated in any way. This is just for unnecessary media attention to grab eyeballs. It is sad that celebs become soft targets." he continued.

A Ludhiana-based lawyer, Rajesh Khanna, has filed a case regarding an alleged Rs 10 lakh fraud. Khanna claims that Mohit Shukla, the primary accused, convinced him to invest in a fraudulent Rijika coin.

In its ruling, the court has instructed the officer-in-charge of Oshiwara Police Station in Andheri West, Mumbai, to arrest Sonu Sood.

"Sonu Sood, (S/o, W/o, D/o) resident of R/O H.NO 605/606 Casablanca Apartment, has been duly served with summon(s) or warrant(s), but he/she has failed to attend (absconds and keeps out of the way for the purpose of avoiding service of a summon(s) or warrant(s)). You are hereby ordered to arrest and bring the said Sonu Sood before the Court," the order read, posted by news agency ANI.

"You are hereby directed to return this warrant on or before 10-02-2025 with an endorsement certifying the day on and the manner in which it has been executed, or the reason why it has not been executed," the order further read.

The next hearing for the case is set to take place on February 10.

On the work front, Sonu Sood was last seen in Fateh. The film received positive reviews from both critics and audiences alike.