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Economic Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Alia Bhatt's ex-assistant, who is accused of fraud, is now linked to a US man and Urvashi Rautela's house thefts
Synopsis Following reports of embezzlement from Alia Bhatt, Urvashi Rautela's mother, Meera Rautela, alleges similar financial harm caused by Vedika Prakash Shetty, who served as Urvashi's assistant from 2015 to 2017. Meera claims Vedika stole cash from her mother's suitcase and was caught taking money from her purse, leading to emotional and financial strain on the Rautela family. Alia Bhatt and Urvashi Rautela's Families Allege Fraud by Former Assistant Vedika Prakash Shetty Just hours following reports of Alia Bhatt's ex-assistant Vedika Prakash Shetty being taken into custody for reportedly embezzling funds from the actor, another shocking account has emerged. Meera Rautela, mother of Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela, has now come forward, asserting that her family too endured considerable monetary damage due to Vedika's actions. In a statement provided to IANS, Meera revealed that Shetty was once hired as a full-time executive assistant for her daughter between 2015 and 2017. Vedika was brought on board to assist Urvashi with her engagements following her return from representing India at Miss Universe in Las Vegas. During this time, Vedika was involved in managing several personal and professional matters, including wardrobe selection, event logistics, and handling personal items such as expensive gowns and accessories. However, Meera claims their trust was soon betrayed. She stated that the family began to observe patterns of deception and misappropriation of resources, which eventually led to significant financial harm. Meera Rautela disclosed that during the Miss Universe India handover ceremony in 2016, her own mother had traveled from Nainital to Mumbai to attend the event. During her visit, she stayed at the Rautelas' residence. Vedika, owing to her close role with the family, had unrestricted access to their home. Meera alleged that during a moment when her mother had stepped out for a medical appointment, Vedika took advantage of the unattended situation. A substantial sum of cash, reportedly in the range of lakhs, was allegedly stolen from the elderly woman's suitcase. This incident deeply upset the family, especially as it involved a senior member of the household. On the same day as the crown handover event, Meera was preparing for the red carpet appearance and had left her handbag in Vedika's care while she worked on her sari fittings. Meera recalled standing in front of a mirror when she noticed Vedika allegedly removing cash from her purse. Despite being confronted, Vedika reportedly denied the act. Meera remained convinced of what she had seen and said the incident further raised suspicions about Vedika's behavior. These events, Meera claims, were part of a larger pattern of deceit. She also alleged that Vedika had made false claims about being connected to Bollywood stars Shilpa Shetty and Suniel Shetty, further damaging the family's trust. According to Meera, the cumulative effect of Vedika's actions caused not only financial difficulties but also emotional distress, especially to Urvashi's grandmother. The betrayal, involving someone they had trusted with personal access to their home, left the family shaken. In a separate case involving Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, Juhu Police officials told NDTV that Vedika allegedly defrauded the actress of Rs 77 lakh by transferring large amounts to various bank accounts and individuals. She had also reportedly leaked confidential internal data from Alia's production company, Eternal Sunshine Productions, to an unknown non-resident Indian (NRI) based in the United States. According to the police, Vedika served as Alia Bhatt's assistant from 2021 until their professional ties ended in 2024. Her responsibilities spanned managing daily schedules, business logistics, and operational duties within the production house co-managed by Bhatt's mother, Soni Razdan. Between May 2, 2022, and March 22, 2024, investigators discovered a series of unauthorized bank transfers. Significant sums were allegedly funneled from Alia's account to people such as Satvik Sahu (Rs 43 lakh), Simi John (Rs 57,000), Shashank Pandey (Rs 77,000), Chandni Jitendra Prasad Dixit (Rs 18 lakh), and Manish Sukhij (Rs 6 lakh). Further revelations included purchases made under the company's name. The police reported that goods worth Rs 4.36 lakh were ordered and sent to various delivery addresses. Among them were high-end gadgets like iPhones and iPads worth Rs 2.94 lakh. Authorities said the scam came to light in January 2024 when Vedika presented Alia with an invoice to clear payments for an event. Suspicious about the transaction, Alia contacted the phone number on the bill. The person who answered turned out to be a personal friend of Vedika. Alia then decided to get her financial accounts thoroughly reviewed, which led to the unearthing of the extensive fraud. According to earlier findings by the police, Vedika allegedly forged invoices and persuaded Alia to sign them by explaining that they were related to travel, meeting, or event expenses. Once approved, these amounts were reportedly funneled into her friend's account and later returned to Vedika through private transactions. The police confirmed that Shetty has been charged under legal statutes related to fraud, misrepresentation, and breach of trust. Vedika Prakash Shetty held the position of personal assistant to Alia Bhatt for over two years. Her duties involved overseeing Bhatt's calendar, handling production company transactions, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of Eternal Sunshine Productions.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alia Bhatt's ex-assistant, who is accused of fraud, is now linked to a US man and Urvashi Rautela's house thefts
Theft During Miss Universe India Ceremony Caught in the Act: Another Incident on the Same Day Emotional and Financial Strain on the Rautela Family Alia Bhatt's Former PA Accused of Major Fraud Unauthorized Transactions and Purchases Discovery of the Fraud Forgery and Deception Who Is Vedika Prakash Shetty? Just hours following reports of Alia Bhatt 's ex-assistant Vedika Prakash Shetty being taken into custody for reportedly embezzling funds from the actor, another shocking account has emerged. Meera Rautela, mother of Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela , has now come forward, asserting that her family too endured considerable monetary damage due to Vedika's a statement provided to IANS, Meera revealed that Shetty was once hired as a full-time executive assistant for her daughter between 2015 and 2017. Vedika was brought on board to assist Urvashi with her engagements following her return from representing India at Miss Universe in Las Vegas. During this time, Vedika was involved in managing several personal and professional matters, including wardrobe selection, event logistics, and handling personal items such as expensive gowns and Meera claims their trust was soon betrayed. She stated that the family began to observe patterns of deception and misappropriation of resources, which eventually led to significant financial Rautela disclosed that during the Miss Universe India handover ceremony in 2016, her own mother had traveled from Nainital to Mumbai to attend the event. During her visit, she stayed at the Rautelas' residence. Vedika, owing to her close role with the family, had unrestricted access to their alleged that during a moment when her mother had stepped out for a medical appointment, Vedika took advantage of the unattended situation. A substantial sum of cash, reportedly in the range of lakhs, was allegedly stolen from the elderly woman's suitcase. This incident deeply upset the family, especially as it involved a senior member of the the same day as the crown handover event, Meera was preparing for the red carpet appearance and had left her handbag in Vedika's care while she worked on her sari fittings. Meera recalled standing in front of a mirror when she noticed Vedika allegedly removing cash from her purse. Despite being confronted, Vedika reportedly denied the act. Meera remained convinced of what she had seen and said the incident further raised suspicions about Vedika's events, Meera claims, were part of a larger pattern of deceit. She also alleged that Vedika had made false claims about being connected to Bollywood stars Shilpa Shetty and Suniel Shetty, further damaging the family's to Meera, the cumulative effect of Vedika's actions caused not only financial difficulties but also emotional distress, especially to Urvashi's grandmother. The betrayal, involving someone they had trusted with personal access to their home, left the family a separate case involving Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, Juhu Police officials told NDTV that Vedika allegedly defrauded the actress of Rs 77 lakh by transferring large amounts to various bank accounts and individuals. She had also reportedly leaked confidential internal data from Alia's production company, Eternal Sunshine Productions, to an unknown non-resident Indian (NRI) based in the United to the police, Vedika served as Alia Bhatt's assistant from 2021 until their professional ties ended in 2024. Her responsibilities spanned managing daily schedules, business logistics, and operational duties within the production house co-managed by Bhatt's mother, Soni May 2, 2022, and March 22, 2024, investigators discovered a series of unauthorized bank transfers. Significant sums were allegedly funneled from Alia's account to people such as Satvik Sahu (Rs 43 lakh), Simi John (Rs 57,000), Shashank Pandey (Rs 77,000), Chandni Jitendra Prasad Dixit (Rs 18 lakh), and Manish Sukhij (Rs 6 lakh).Further revelations included purchases made under the company's name. The police reported that goods worth Rs 4.36 lakh were ordered and sent to various delivery addresses. Among them were high-end gadgets like iPhones and iPads worth Rs 2.94 said the scam came to light in January 2024 when Vedika presented Alia with an invoice to clear payments for an event. Suspicious about the transaction, Alia contacted the phone number on the bill. The person who answered turned out to be a personal friend of Vedika. Alia then decided to get her financial accounts thoroughly reviewed, which led to the unearthing of the extensive fraud According to earlier findings by the police, Vedika allegedly forged invoices and persuaded Alia to sign them by explaining that they were related to travel, meeting, or event expenses. Once approved, these amounts were reportedly funneled into her friend's account and later returned to Vedika through private police confirmed that Shetty has been charged under legal statutes related to fraud, misrepresentation, and breach of Prakash Shetty held the position of personal assistant to Alia Bhatt for over two years. Her duties involved overseeing Bhatt's calendar, handling production company transactions, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of Eternal Sunshine Productions.
India Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Who is Vedika Shetty? Alia Bhatt's ex-assistant arrested for alleged fraud
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt's former personal assistant, Vedika Prakash Shetty, has been arrested by the police for allegedly cheating the actor of nearly Rs 77 lakh. While she is in police custody till July 10, let us know more about the is Vedika Prakash Shetty?Vedika had served as Alia Bhatt's personal assistant for over two years, a role that concluded last year. During her tenure, she was reportedly responsible for managing various aspects of Alia's personal and professional life, including overseeing operations at the actor's production house, Eternal Sunshine Productions Pvt Entrusted with key responsibilities like scheduling and financial management, Vedika was considered a dependable aide. However, the situation took a drastic turn when allegations surfaced accusing her of forging Alia's signature and diverting significant did the fraud come to light?The issue first came to light earlier this year. On January 23, a case was registered after Alia Bhatt received an invoice from Vedika related to an event payment. However, something about the invoice seemed suspicious. Alia chose to verify the details and called the number listed on it—only to discover it belonged to a friend of Vedika' unexpected discovery raised serious concerns. Alia subsequently initiated an audit of her accounts, which revealed a shocking truth: Vedika had allegedly forged documents and misappropriated over Rs 76.9 we know about the investigationShetty was arrested in Bengaluru nearly five months after the FIR was registered. She was presented in court on July 8, where she was remanded to police custody till July Police have booked Shetty under sections 316(4) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).The accused had been absconding since the fraud came to light. Vedika allegedly forged Alia Bhatt's signature and embezzled Rs 76.9 lakh over a period of two the investigation is underway and more details are awaited, Alia or her team has not issued any statement regarding the matter as of now.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Vedika Prakash Shetty? Know more about Alia Bhatt's ex-personal assistant who got arrested for alleged Rs 76 lakh fraud
Alia Bhatt's former personal assistant, Vedika Prakash Shetty, was arrested by the Juhu Police on Tuesday evening for allegedly cheating the actress and her production house of over Rs 76 lakh. The case has caught everyone's attention, mainly because it involves such a large sum of money and someone who was once very close to Alia. Who is Vedika Prakash Shetty ? Vedika had worked as Alia's personal assistant for over two years, a job that ended last year. Reportedly, during this time, she managed many of Alia's personal and business affairs, including looking after the operations of her production house, Eternal Sunshine Productions Pvt Ltd. From handling schedules to managing money matters, Vedika was trusted with many important tasks. But things took a shocking turn when she was accused of forging Alia's signature and siphoning off huge sums of money. As someone who was trusted with finances, it was expected she would always act in Alia's best interests. But the police claim that she instead used this trust to her own advantage by forging Alia's signature and moving large sums of money to her own accounts, reported IANS. How the fraud came to light The matter first came to notice earlier this year. The case was registered on January 23 after Alia received an invoice from Vedika for a payment linked to an event. But something about it didn't seem right. Alia decided to double-check and called the number on the invoice. To her surprise, the call went to a friend of Vedika's. This raised a big red flag. Alia then decided to audit her accounts, and what she found was shocking. Vedika had allegedly committed a forgery of over Rs 76 lakh. Complaint filed by Alia's mother Soni Razdan As per a News18 report, Vedika has been accused of swindling an amount of Rs 76,90,892 from both Eternal Sunshine's funds and Alia's personal accounts. This happened between 2023 and 2025. A complaint was filed by Alia's mother, actor Soni Razdan, earlier this year. She alleged financial misconduct, which led to an FIR being registered and an investigation starting. After the case was registered, Vedika kept moving from one city to another to avoid arrest. 'Ever since the case was registered in January, Shetty has been moving from Mangaluru to Rajasthan to Pune and was finally tracked down in Bengaluru,' said an officer from Juhu police station to TOI. She even tried to get legal protection. Her bail application was rejected by the sessions court in May. Later, the Bombay High Court also turned down her plea for interim protection from arrest in June. Finally arrested in Bengaluru On Tuesday evening, nearly five months after the complaint was filed, Vedika was finally arrested by a team of Mumbai Police from Bengaluru. Police sources told Hindustan Times that they are now checking her bank accounts and financial records to see the complete picture of how the money was moved. So far, neither Alia nor her team has given an official statement about the matter. Alia's upcoming work Alia's work schedule looks packed as she will next be seen in 'Alpha', a spy thriller that also stars Sharvari. It is set to release in cinemas this is also shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Love and War', where she stars alongside her husband Ranbir Kapoor and actor Vicky Kaushal.
India.com
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Who is Alia Bhatt's ex-PA Vedika Prakash Shetty, arrested for stealing Rs 7690892 and forging...?
Shocking news emerged this morning that actress Alia Bhatt was duped by her former personal assistant, Vedika Prakash Shetty, who had been working with her. Vedika was involved in Alia's personal and business meetings and had served as her PA for two years. She has been arrested by the Mumbai Police for allegedly cheating the actress and stealing money from her production company, Eternal Sunshine's account. She even forged Alia's signature to draw off funds. Who is Vedika Prakash Shetty? Vedika Prakash Shetty was actress Alia Bhatt's assistant for over two years, which ended last year. She was responsible for handling the actor's personal and business dealings, including overseeing the operations of her production house – Eternal Sunshine. She has been arrested for allegedly embezzling Rs 76.9 lakh over a two-year period through fake expense claims and forged documents. Vedika also submitted fake bills for travel, meetings, and operational costs. Not only this, she used Alia Bhatt's authentic signatures to pass false expenses. Her funds routed via third-party accounts, ultimately landing with Vedika Prakash Shetty. Who filed Vedika Prakash Shetty's complaint? As per the police's statement, Vedika Prakash Shetty was arrested in Bengaluru. She was given access to Alia and her company's financial matters. The police said Vedika stole more than Rs 76 lakhs from the company's account over two years, from August 2022 to 2024. As per the police, the complaint was filed by Alia's mother and veteran actress Soni Bhatt earlier this year at Mumbai's Juhu Police Station. Based on the complaint, a case was registered against Vedika on January 23, 2025, under sections 316(4) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). As investigations continue, the industry is reassessing background checks, audit trails, and internal controls for their employees.
