New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned ‘Bigg Boss 16’ participant Abdu Rozik in their Mumbai office in connection with a money laundering case. Rozik and Shiv Thakare were summoned by the ED as witnesses due to their alleged association with the suspected drug dealer, Ali Asghar Shirazi. Rozik presented his statement before the ED at 12:30 pm on Tuesday.
According to Abdu Rozik's lawyer Prashant Patil, Rozik is only involved as a prosecution witness in the case involving Kunal Oza.
In a statement to ETimes TV, Rozik's lawyer, Prashant, confirmed his client's readiness to assist the authorities. He stated, "My client Mr. Abdu Rozik was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in the capacity of prosecution witness against one Mr. Kunal Oza. As his duty towards the law enforcement agencies in our country, Mr. Abdu Rozik has travelled all over from Dubai to depose his statement under Section 50 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
The lawyer further confirmed that Abdu had given all required papers, and he promised to do so again if called upon. "He has provided the necessary documents and has cooperated with the investigation. He stands committed to cooperating with the investigation as and when required," Prashant said.
About Abdu Rozik
Abdu, a well-known musician hailing from Tajikistan, captured the attention of Indian audiences during his appearance on 'Bigg Boss 16'. Despite gaining significant popularity on the show, Abdu made the decision to voluntarily exit due to pre-existing professional commitments.
Before his stint on Bigg Boss, Abdu rose to fame on social media with his widely-shared 'Burgiir' meme. Additionally, he is the owner of a restaurant called Burgiir located in Mumbai.
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