Sonu Sood Reacts To Arrest Warrant Reports In Fraud Case: 'This Is Just For Unnecessary...'

Actor Sonu Sood has responded after a Ludhiana court issued a non-bailable warrant against him in a fraud case. The warrant was issued by judicial magistrate Ramanpreet Kaur.

Sonu addressed the issue on his X account, clarifying that he was summoned merely as a ‘witness’ in a case he has no involvement in.

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Actor Sonu Sood has responded after a Ludhiana court issued a non-bailable warrant against him in a fraud case. The warrant was issued by judicial magistrate Ramanpreet Kaur. On Friday morning, Sonu addressed the issue on his X account, clarifying that he was summoned merely as a ‘witness’ in a case he has no involvement in. He also urged for strict action in the matter.

Sonu Sood reacts as Ludhiana court issues a non-bailable warrant

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Sonu wrote: “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. We will take strict action in this matter," Sonu said concluding the statement. 

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…

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) February 7, 2025

Arrest warrant issued against Sonu Sood in fraud case

The Ludhiana court has directed the officer-in-charge of Oshiwara Police Station, Andheri West, Mumbai, to arrest Sonu Sood as per its order.

As per news agency ANI, the order read, "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 next hearing of the case is set for February 10.

On the professional front, Sonu Sood was last seen in the action thriller 'Fateh', which also marked his directorial debut.