Alia Bhatt's Former Secretary Arrested for Rs. 77 Lakh Fraud: What Happened?
Alia Bhatt's Ex-Secretary in Legal Trouble
Mumbai: Vedika Shetty, who previously served as the secretary to Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, has been taken into custody for allegedly defrauding the star of ₹77 lakh.
According to the Mumbai Police, Shetty was apprehended by the Juhu Police in connection with a fraud case involving ₹7.7 million linked to Alia Bhatt.
The case was initiated several months ago following a complaint lodged by Alia's mother, veteran actress Soni Razdan. After a five-month investigation, Shetty was arrested in Bengaluru and brought before the court on Tuesday, where she was remanded to police custody until July 10.
The Juhu Police have charged Vedika Prakash Shetty under Sections 316(4) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Following the alleged fraud, she reportedly fled.
She is accused of forging Alia's signature and executing fraudulent transactions totaling ₹76.9 lakh over a span of two years.
Reports indicate that Shetty worked as Alia's secretary from 2021 to 2024, managing the actress's financial affairs and scheduling.
As of now, Alia has not publicly commented on the situation.
In the meantime, Alia is engaged in filming her upcoming project Alpha, where she portrays a spy alongside co-star Sharvari.
In other news, Alia recently expressed her excitement over the first look of her husband Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram in the film Ramayana.
She shared the teaser on her Instagram, stating, "Some things don’t need words. This feels like the start of something unforgettable. Diwali 2026 — we’re waiting."
The teaser for Ramayana, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, was released on July 3, showcasing a stunning depiction of the holy trinity — Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva — before transitioning to the main characters from the epic.
The teaser contrasts Yash's intense portrayal of Ravana with Ranbir's calm depiction of Lord Ram, also featuring glimpses of the divine trio.
Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is set for a worldwide release, with Part 1 scheduled for Diwali 2026 and Part 2 for Diwali 2027.