Fake bill and promise of four films: Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt involved in fraud of Rs 30 crore, know the whole matter

New Delhi: Famous Bollywood filmmaker Vikram Bhatt is in the headlines these days not because of his films, but because of a big alleged fraud case. After the action of Rajasthan Police, Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari have been sent to judicial custody in a case related to Rs 30 crore. After not getting any relief from the court, now the process of sending both of them to Udaipur Central Jail has started.

After the matter came to light, there was a stir from the film industry to the business world. It is alleged that a doctor was defrauded of crores of rupees on the pretext of producing films. Police investigation has revealed claims of fake bills, inflated expenses and incomplete films.

How did the matter come to light?

According to Rajasthan Police, Vikram Bhatt and his wife were arrested from Mumbai on December 7. After this, he was brought to Udaipur on the night of 8 December. The next day both were presented in the court, where they were given seven days of police custody. After completion of the custody period, interim bail was sought on medical grounds, but the court rejected it and sent the couple to judicial custody.

Who made the allegations?

The complainant in this entire matter is Dr. Ajay Murdia, who is said to be a doctor from Udaipur and the founder of Indira Group of Companies. According to the police, Dr. Murdia wanted to make a biopic on his late wife. In this connection, he was made to meet the accused through an acquaintance in April 2024.

four film deal

Police investigation has revealed that in May 2024, an agreement worth about Rs 47 crore was signed between Dr. Murdia and the Bhatt family. Under this agreement, a total of four films including the biopic of his late wife were promised to be produced. It is alleged that after the agreement, work on only two films was shown, while the remaining two films were never made.

Allegation of fake bills and documents

Police say that during investigation it also came to light that fake bills were made in the name of fake vendors. Apart from this, salary vouchers and other expenses were shown in exaggerated form. An amount of about Rs 30 crore was allegedly embezzled through these methods.

At present, Vikram Bhatt and his wife are in judicial custody and further investigation into the case is underway. Police say that the role of other accused is also being investigated thoroughly.