Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Vikram Bhatt Arrested in ₹30 Crore Fraud Case
Vikram Bhatt, a famous Bollywood filmmaker, and his wife Shwetambari were arrested for allegedly cheating Dr. Ajay Murdia out of ₹30 crore.
Dr. Murdia wanted to make a biopic about his late wife and gave money to Vikram Bhatt, but nothing happened.
The police say the couple and six others made fake promises and bills to take the money.
Vikram Bhatt has a net worth of around ₹42 crore and owns properties in Mumbai.
The court did not allow them to be released on bail for medical reasons, so they will stay in jail while the investigation continues.
Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari were arrested on December 7, 2025, for an alleged ₹30 crore fraud case.
The couple and six others are accused of cheating Dr. Ajay Murdia, who wanted to make a biopic about his late wife.
Dr. Murdia alleges that he was promised ₹200 crore in returns but received nothing.
Vikram Bhatt's net worth is approximately ₹42 crore, and he owns properties in Mumbai, including his film production house, Loneranger Productions.
The court denied their interim bail plea on medical grounds, and they will be sent to the Central Jail in Udaipur.
- Who
- Vikram Bhatt, Shwetambari Bhatt, and six others
- What
- Alleged financial fraud of ₹30 crore
- When
- Arrested on December 7, 2025; Judicial custody ordered on December 16, 2025
- Where
- Udaipur, India
- Why
- Allegations of cheating and financial fraud related to a proposed biopic project
- Accused
- Vikram Bhatt, Shwetambari Bhatt, and six others
- Complainant
- Dr. Ajay Murdia
- Alleged Fraud Amount
- ₹30 crore
- Location of Arrest
- Mumbai
- Court Location
- Udaipur
- FIR Registration Date
- November 17, 2025
- Arrest Date
- December 7, 2025
- Judicial Custody Order Date
- December 16, 2025
- Vikram Bhatt's Net Worth
- ₹42 crore ($5 million)
- Vikram Bhatt's Production House
- Loneranger Productions
Sources
Vikram Bhatt, Wife Shwetambari Sent to Judicial Custody In Rs 30 Crore Fraud Case
Vikram Bhatt, Wife Shwetambari To Remain In Judicial Custody Amid Rs 30 Crore Fraud Case, Interim Bail Denied
Vikram Bhatt's net worth: Check Bollywood director's income, wealth and properties amid ₹30 crore fraud case
Director Vikram Bhatt and wife sent to judicial custody amid Rs 30 crore fraud case
Director Vikram Bhatt and his wife sent to Udaipur Central Jail after court rejects bail plea
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