Bigg Boss fame Abdu Rozik arrested in UAE on theft allegations; here's what happened at Dubai Airport
According to News18, the 21-year-old was reportedly detained by authorities around 5 am in the morning, moments after landing in Dubai from Montenegro.
However, so far, there is no report on the exact nature of the complaint.
Why was Abdu Rozik arrested at Dubai Airport?
As mentioned, the specific nature of the complaint is still under wraps, but as per a statement by a representative from Rozik's team, they are just aware that he has been taken into custody on allegations of theft.
However, they declined to elaborate further, and no official statement has been issued so far. The UAE authorities have yet to make an official statement on the arrest.
Who is Abdu Rozik?
Abdu Rozik is a 21-year-old social media influencer and a popular Tajikistani singer. Some of his popular songs include "Ohi Dili Zor," "Chaki Chaki Boron," and "Modar."
Rozik is known for his social media personality and his height, which is just 3 feet. The influencer rose to fame through this music, viral videos, and his appearance on the Indian reality show Bigg Boss 16. Moreover, in 2022, he was invited to attend the 22nd IIFA Awards ceremony in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
During the event, he sang the Hindi song "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga" from the movie 1942: A Love Story.
Not the first time Abdu has been questioned by ED
According to a Khaleej Times report, this is not the first time that Rozik has been questioned by India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering investigation involving a hospitality firm in 2024. However, he was not named as an accused then.
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