Bollywood Director Vikram Bhatt Arrested in Rs 30 Crore Fraud Case

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife, Shwetambari, were arrested in a Rs 30 crore fraud case. They are accused of cheating Dr. Ajay Murdia, promising profitable film projects. Police are investigating fraudulent activities involving fake bills, leading to their remand for further evidence collection.

Bollywood filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife, Shwetambari, have been taken into police custody for seven days by a Udaipur court in relation to a significant fraud case exceeding Rs 30 crore.

The arrest was made by a police team from Mumbai on December 7 and followed an FIR lodged by Dr. Ajay Murdia on November 17, accusing the couple and others of fraud.

Authorities claim that Bhatt and his wife falsely promised lucrative film projects and produced fake bills to misappropriate funds. The couple is set to appear in court again on December 16.

(With inputs from agencies.)