Published 10:48 IST, July 31st 2020

5 stunning expenses Sushant Singh Rajput bore for Rhea Chakraborty before his demise

The bank statements accessed by Republic have proved that massive transactions were indeed made for girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and also, surprisingly, her kin

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Sushant Singh Rajput's bank account statements being accessed by Republic has emerged as a huge breakthrough in his death probe, bringing out financial angle that has been alleged by late actor's family, and has also drawn ED's interest. Earlier this week, Sushant's far had filed an FIR alleging that  late actor's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty along with her family members had financially exploited Sushant duping him of over Rs 15 crores.

bank statements accessed by Republic TV between vember 2017 to February 2020 have proved that massive transactions were indeed made for girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and her family, especially bror Showik. Here are five big expenses Sushant bore for Rhea in his final months.

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Plane tickets for Rhea and her bror

According to bank statements accessed by Republic TV, Rs 81,000 had been withdrawn from Sushant Singh Rajput's account for flight tickets for Rhea Chakraborty and her bror Showik Chakraborty. Along with this Sushant's account has also bore expenses for two or family members of Rhea in October 2019. 

Hotel Booking for Rhea and bror

Sushant t only paid for her bror's flights but also for his stay in Mumbai. Payment to Taj Hotel of about Rs 4,72,975 has also been highlighted in Sushant's account statements. This shows that Sushant paid for Showik's stay in Mumbai when he arrived in city. 

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Shopping at Zara

Rhea Chakraborty also withdrew Rs 35,000 from Sushant's personal account for her shopping from a Zara showroom. Ar person allegedly close to her called 'Samuel', has also made heavy transactions from Sushant's account to tune of Rs 5 lakh on multiple occasions. 

Hairstylist and make-up

Sushant's account has also recorded heavy transactions for Rhea's personal expenses. Rs 40,000 was withdrawn for her makeup and hairstyling to a beauty parlour from Sushant's personal account at one point. A total of Rs 1 lakh was withdrawn from his account for her personal expenses. 

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Tuition fees for her bror

Apart from bearing Showik's flight tickets and hotel stay, Sushant was also paying for his education and tuition fees, statements show. This shows how Sushant's expenses on Rhea went beyond just her. 

With a balance of over Rs. 4 crores, 62 lakh in vember 2019, Sushant's bank balance dropped to just little over Rs. 1 crore in Feb 2020, documents showed. 

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Read: Sushant Singh’s Bank Statement Accessed, Shows Huge Transactions For Rhea's Expenses

Read: Sushant Singh Rajput's Family Files Caveat In SC After Rhea Chakraborty Moves Apex Court

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ED Writes To Bihar Police, Likely To Examine Financial Angle

Bihar Police is currently investigating Sushant Singh Rajput's death case and are seeking details of Sushant's bank accounts after charges were made by Sushant's family against Rhea. As per sources, Enforcement Directorate (ED) has also sought a copy of FIR registered against actress Rhea Chakraborty and ors in connection with death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput in order to probe a possible money laundering angle.

Sources said central probe ncy has written to Bihar police in this context as it is looking into case for a possible investigation under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

ED's interest, y said, is into allegations of alleged mishandling of Rajput's money and his bank accounts. ncy will probe if anyone used Rajput's income for money laundering and creating illegal assets, y said. 

Read: ON TAPE: Sushant Singh's Trainer Questions Medication, Says 'Rhea Administered Drugs'

Read: Rhea Chakraborty Moves SC In Sushant Singh Case, Seeks Transfer Of Investigation To Mumbai

10:40 IST, July 31st 2020