Kriti Verma: Tax officer-turned-actor under ED lens for Rs 263 Cr money laundering case

Kriti Verma, a former tax officer who is now an actress, has come under Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation in a case involving the money laundering of Rs 263 crore.

The accusation against the actress, who participated in Roadies and Bigg Boss Season 12, is that she has received crime and money laundering profits. ED authorities claim that this is a Rs 263 crore money laundering case in which Bhushan Patil, one of the main defendants, is romantically involved with Verma.

A case involving the illegal issuing of tax refunds had already been filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against Tanaji Mandal Adhikari, a senior tax assistant in the IT department, and others. Based on the FIR, the ED began investigating the matter under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). ED authorities had called Verma multiple times to quiz her about the issue.

Who is Kriti Verma?

Kriti Verma was born on September 4, 1994, in Delhi. The 29 years old actress formerly held a position at the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs as a GST inspector.

Speaking about her acting career, she has had roles in several programs, including Bigg Boss 12 and Roadies Xtreme, as well as the Indian television program "Tere Bina Jiya Jaye Na."

In 2021, Kriti Verma allegedly used shady means to buy a home in Gurugram, Haryana. Later, in 2022, she sold it and received money in her bank account. However, immediately following search operations, the full selling profits of Rs. 1.18 crore that had been hidden in her accounts were found and frozen.

FAQs.

1- Is prime suspect Bhushan Patil in a relationship with Kriti Verma?
According to ED authorities, Bhushan Patil, the main accused in the Rs 263 crore money laundering case, is allegedly dating Kriti Verma.

2- What role did Kriti Verma play in the case?
She is one of the accused in the money laundering case.