Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty’s husband is arrested over alleged ‘involvement in publishing pornography’ in India Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra was arrested for role in porn-related case He was arrested on Monday and police say he 'appears to be the key conspirator' Mumbai Police said they have 'sufficient evidence' and investigation is ongoing Kundra has denied any wrongdoing and sought anticipatory bail By Georgia Simcox and Nicole Conner For Mailonline Published: 20:18 BST, 19 July 2021 | Updated: 20:18 BST, 19 July 2021 Viewcomments Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra has been arrested for his role in a pornography-related case. The businessman, 45, was arrested on Monday by Mumbai Police who said he 'appears to be the key conspirator of this'. Mumbai Police Commissioner Hemant Nagrale, who confirmed the arrest, said that they have 'sufficient evidence' and an investigation is ongoing. He said the case was registered with Crime Branch Mumbai in February 2021, relating to the creation of pornographic films and their publication on some apps, Times of India reported. Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty's (left) husband Raj Kundra (right) was arrested on Monday by Mumbai Police for 'key conspirator' role in a pornography-related case Kundra has denied any wrongdoing and sought anticipatory bail, NDTV reported. The case was filed under the Indian Penal Code, and Kundra has been accused of cheating, indulging in obscene act in public places and publicly exhibiting or circulating obscene books or literature and under the Information Technology Act. Model-actress Poonam Pandey has reportedly filed a case against the businessman and his colleagues, claiming they illegally used her content. Kundra and colleagues deny the claims and said they haven't received any notice until now. Police apprehended nine people last week after actors were reportedly 'forced' to shoot naked scenes for porn films, which were then either released or streamed on apps. Mumbai Police Commissioner Hemant Nagrale, who confirmed the businessman's arrest, said that they have 'sufficient evidence' and an investigation is ongoing Back in 2007, Shilpa shot to fame on the fifth series of Celebrity Big Brother and became embroiled in a race row with the late Jade Goody, Danielle Lloyd and S Club 7 star Jo O'Meara. Jade had entered the house with her mother Jackiey Budden and boyfriend Jack Tweed. Jackiey clashed with Shilpa in the house and claimed she was 'unable to pronounce' her name. Following Jackiey's eviction, Shilpa was subjected to racist remarks and verbal abuse from the other housemates, with Jade referring to Shilpa as 'Shilpa Poppadom' and sparking outrage among viewers. Jade later apologised for her actions, but was forced to go without a studio audience in attendance when she was evicted, due to the number of complaints the reality show had received. Back in 2007, Shilpa shot to fame on the fifth series of Celebrity Big Brother and became embroiled in a race row with the late Jade Goody, Danielle Lloyd and S Club 7 star Jo O'Meara She sadly passed away in March 2009 following a battle with cancer. Last year, Kundra and wife Shilpa welcomed their second child via surrogate. The couple announced their baby joy via Instagram, with Shilpa telling fans that the newborn has 'completed our family'. She shared the first picture of her daughter Samisha, who arrived on 15 February, to social media. Shilpa and husband Raj married in 2009. The are also parents to son Viaan Raj who was born in May 2012, three years after the couple tied the knot. Shilpa and husband Raj married in 2009. The are also parents to son Viaan Raj who was born in May 2012, three years after the couple tied the knot. Last year, Kundra and wife Shilpa welcomed their second child via surrogate Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility