Actress Rakul Preet Singh has broken her silence following reports about Income Tax Department searches carried out in Mumbai in connection with an ongoing probe into suspected financial irregularities in the film industry. In her first statement on the matter, Rakul has denied any involvement in illegal foreign remittances and said that the search was not related to her.
Rakul Preet Singh denies involvement
Addressing the reports, Rakul said that she wanted to clarify her position and objected to what she described as unverified and sensationalised coverage. “It’s heartbreaking to see that there’s a growing trend amongst the self styled online reporters & some mainstream media journalists to sensationalise the news without verifying facts,” she said.
Rakul went on to specifically deny that she was involved in the alleged financial irregularities. “The search was not pertaining to me,” she said, adding that she comes from an Armed Forces background and entered the film industry without a godfather. The actress also stated that she has been paying her taxes since the age of 20 and described herself as a responsible, law-abiding citizen. “I am not involved in any kind of illegal foreign remittance in personal capacity or on behalf of any Production house,” Rakul said.
Rakul Preet Singh DENIES holding benami property
Rakul also addressed speculation surrounding alleged undisclosed assets. She said that she does not hold any benami property for anyone in India or abroad. “I would also add here that I do not hold any Benami property on behalf of anyone anywhere in the country or abroad,” she said. The actress further stated that nobody had ever gifted her any property and that she does not accept expensive gifts as a matter of principle.
Rakul urges media outlets to retract reports
Rakul concluded her statement by calling on publications and individuals who, according to her, had …read more
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