Raj Kundra, Shilpa Shetty's husband, was detained in a case involving pornographic video.

Raj Kundra, Shilpa Shetty's husband, was detained in a case involving pornographic video.

According to the police, Kundra's name came up in connection with one of the firms that featured porn videos on internet platforms.

Raj Kundra, a businessman, was detained on Monday for allegedly being a "major conspirator" in a case involving the creation of pornographic film clips and their distribution via mobile applications, according to The Indian Express. He is the spouse of Shilpa Shetty, an actress.

Women were allegedly forced into filming the pornographic videos with promises of acting opportunities, according to the authorities. Some of those detained were the owners of streaming websites where pornographic videos could be accessed for a charge.

According to The Times of India, police detained Ryan Tharp from Nerul in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday in connection with the crime. So far, 12 persons have been detained in connection with the case.

According to the authorities, Kundra's name came up in connection with one of the firms that featured the porn clips on internet platforms.

According to a statement from Mumbai Police Commissioner Hemant Nagrale, the case was initially filed in February and involves the fabrication of pornographic content and its distribution through several applications.

“On the 19th of July, we arrested Raj Kundra in this case since he looks to be the main conspirator,” Nagrale told The Indian Express. “In this case, we have adequate proof. “An investigation is underway.”

#WATCH | Actress Shilpa Shetty's husband & businessman Raj Kundra appeared before the Property Cell of Mumbai Police's Crime Branch, where he was arrested in a case relating to 'creation of pornographic films & publishing them through some apps' pic.twitter.com/mtlM4pYCc3

— ANI (@ANI) July 19, 2021

After being called for questioning in the matter, Kundra was detained.

Kundra was brought for a medical checkup at JJ Hospital in Mumbai by the police after his detention, according to ANI. Later, the entrepreneur was escorted to the office of the Mumbai Police Commissioner.

According to the Hindustan Times, Kundra has been charged under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 420 (cheating), 292 (sale, etc., of obscene books and other material), 293 (related to obscene and indecent advertisements and displays), and 34 (common intention) as well as relevant sections of the Information Technology Act. 

In addition, the businessman was charged with violating the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act.

Kundra's name surfaced in a similar complaint filed by the Maharashtra Cyber police last year. He then applied for anticipatory bail, which the court is likely to consider next week.