Jayasurya Responds to ED's Money Laundering Investigation: What He Revealed
Actor Jayasurya Addresses ED Inquiry
Kochi: Actor Jayasurya has asserted that all his financial dealings are above board after being questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding a money laundering investigation involving his wife, Saritha.
The ED's inquiry is part of a broader investigation into an online investment scheme named 'Save Box', allegedly run by Swathi Rahim, who is facing multiple fraud allegations.
As part of the investigation, the ED has scrutinized financial transactions linked to Jayasurya, who served as a brand ambassador for the scheme.
In a statement on Instagram, Jayasurya expressed, "How can we predict the actions of those who approach us for advertising?"
He emphasized that he engaged only in legitimate transactions, stating, "I am a responsible citizen who adheres to all regulations and pays taxes to the government."
Jayasurya first appeared before the ED on December 24 after receiving a summons and returned with his wife on December 29 for further questioning.
He refuted claims that he had been summoned again for January 7, clarifying, "We have not received any summons for that date."
Sources indicate that the ED initially recorded Rahim's statement, in which she allegedly mentioned that funds raised from investors were partially funneled into the film industry.
The agency discovered that some of these transactions involved Jayasurya, who was reportedly compensated for endorsing the investment scheme.
Rahim allegedly informed the ED that approximately Rs 30 lakh was transferred to Jayasurya's partner through banking channels, while a larger sum was paid in cash at a boutique owned by Jayasurya's wife.
In light of these allegations, the couple was summoned by the ED to clarify the nature of the transactions. The agency is currently investigating the alleged proceeds of crime related to this case.
According to sources, the couple informed investigators that a formal endorsement contract was established for Rs 75 lakh, with Rs 69 lakh received via banking channels from Save Box Concepts Pvt. Ltd.