Published 13:51 IST, August 12th 2020
In Sushant case, ED assessing 9 persons including Rhea; Pithani grilled for 15 hours
The ED, which is investigating the money laundering-case linked to Sushant Singh Rajput, is assessing statements of 9 including Rhea Chakraborty and her family.
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Enforcement Directorate is assessing statements of nine persons in investigation of money laundering case linked to First Information Report registered by Sushant Singh Rajput’s far KK Singh. This includes Rhea Chakraborty, one of accused in FIR, her far and bror, Sushant’s former manrs Shruti Modi, Samuel Miranda, his and Rhea’s chartered accountants, flatmate Siddharth Pithani and Sushant’s sister Mitu Singh. Pithani was questioned longest, for about 15 hours.
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ED probe in Sushant case
As per sources, ED is currently analysing statements of Rhea Chakraborty (questioned twice), Showik Chakraborty (thrice), Inderjit Chrakraborty, (twice), Shruti Modi (thrice), Siddharth Pithani (twice), Samuel Miranda (twice), CA Ritesh Shah (twice), CA Sandeep Shridhar (once).
investigating ncy will be matching statements with documents y have received in investigation. y have received submissions of two property documents, statements of two bank accounts and income tax records of Rhea. officials are also going through cheque transactions me by Showik.
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As per sources, next round of questioning will be decided after statements and documents are examined.
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Meanwhile, Pithani, who was questioned for second time on Tuesday, was questioned for close to 15 hours. After arriving at office at around 11.30 AM, session lasted till around 2 AM next day. officials quizzed him about his financial statements and income tax records. He was also questioned about contract details when working with Sushant, and mode of payment of his salary.
Previously, as per sources, Rhea, who has been accused of embezzlement to tune of Rs 15 crore by Sushant’s far KK Singh, me inconsistent and unsatisfactory statements when asked about her properties, sources of income and bank statements. Her statements were t in line with statements of CAs. Moreover, change of IP dress of one of four companies, that Rhea founded along with Sushant, 17 times, as late as August 7, and website being pulled down raised eyebrows.
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13:51 IST, August 12th 2020