The Enforcement Directorate has summoned actor Prakash Raj for recording his statement in connection with an alleged ₹100-crore Ponzi scheme case involving Tiruchi-based Pranav Jewellers, according to agency officials.
Mr. Raj, who is yet to issue a statement in this regard, was reportedly the brand ambassador of the jewellery firm. The agency may seek information from him about the money paid to him by the firm.
On November 20, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, the agency had conducted searches to gather information about the ponzi scheme run by certain accused persons in the name of Pranav Jewellers, which is a partnership firm. Subsequently, the ED said it had seized incriminating documents, ₹23.70 lakh of unexplained cash, and bullion/gold jewellery weighing 11.60 kg during the operation.
