Mumbai: The Crime Branch Cell of Mumbai Police has made new revelations in the alleged adult films racket case in which Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra has been arrested. According to officials, girls involved in the business were 'threatened' and 'blackmailed'. ABP News has received WhatsApp chats in which a person associated with 'HotShots' is chatting with a man named Ujwal.
Raj Kundra’s arrest in the pornography case has become the talk of the town and the new revelation has now set several tongues wagging. The girls, who were involved in the making of adult films, were ‘threatened’ to perform scenes.
WhatsApp Chats Between Ujwal & Another Man Associated With HotShots
The chats revealed that the family members of an artist were miffed over a video and threatened to complain to the police if it is not removed. Here are excerpts from the conversation between Ujwal and a person from HotShots.
October 17
Ujwal- What is the update of our office Hotshot 201, Shalimar?
Hotshot (HS) - Thanks for messaging me. I am not available at this moment, will reply soon.
October 18
Ujwal- Hi sir ujwal
HS- Brother, I am travelling from Goa to Mumbai. Don't worry about coming to office as Raj sir said that you can work from home. Only seniors will have to come to the office. You and George can work from home.
HS- Remove this link as soon as possible
Ujwal - yes sir
HS- Artist's family members are constantly calling me and threatening to go to the police
Ujwal- Sir, I am trying to remove it as soon as possible
HS- Brother, please help and tell as soon as you remove
Ujwal- Ok
HS- The sent mail should also be taken in priority.
Ujwal- Removed
HS- Removed all images?
Ujwal- yes
Second chat on November 19
HS- Please remove it too
Ujwal- This one is very hard to remove
HS- Why? These people are complaining a lot
Ujwal- It is difficult because these sites are hosted on Russian servers
HS- Please do something as these people are really bothering me.
Ujwal- Sir, I will do something
Ujwal- (sends a message) The owner of this site is in Rawalpindi, Pakistan
November 23
Ujwal - Review of this video is not in copyright and there is a little chance to remove it.
Raj Kundra's Plan B
Purported WhatsApp chats between Kundra and other members of one group suggested that the 45-year-old had devised a 'Plan B', after Google and Apple Store removed his app HotShots from their platforms. The businessman had planned to launch a new mobile application titled 'BollyFrame' to carry on the activity of producing and circulating pornographic material, a report in PTI said.
ABP News has received screenshots of purported WhatsApp chats in which Raj can be allegedly seen discussing about his 'Plan B' with another person.
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On a related note, a Mumbai court has sent Raj Kundra to police custody till July 23, 2021.
Watch this space for more updates!