Overview
- Rajasthan Police arrested the couple in Mumbai and, after securing transit remand until December 9, transported them to Udaipur to be produced in court on Tuesday.
- The FIR by Indira IVF founder Dr Ajay Murdia alleges he was induced to invest over Rs 30 crore in a multi‑film slate, with promises of returns reaching Rs 200 crore.
- Police are scrutinising contracts, bank records and vendor invoices linked to deals reportedly valued at up to Rs 47 crore, with two co‑accused already in custody.
- Vikram Bhatt denies wrongdoing, calling the FIR misleading and suggesting documents were forged, while his lawyers allege procedural lapses and coercion during the arrest.
- Accounts differ on Mumbai Police’s role in the operation, with some reports noting coordination and others saying it was not a joint action.