CBI Likely to Call Shah Rukh Khan and Aryan Khan to Record Statements in Alleged Extortion Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is reportedly planning to call Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his son, Aryan Khan, to record their statements in connection with an alleged extortion case. The case stems from the arrest of Aryan Khan in an alleged drug case back in October 2021, which attracted significant media attention.

According to Hindustan Times, the statements of Shah Rukh Khan and Aryan Khan are deemed crucial to the investigation, as it is alleged that a bribe of ₹25 crore was demanded from the actor by accused individuals Kiran Gosavi and Sanville D’Souza. An official stated, “We will soon record the statements of Aryan Khan, who was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), and Shah Rukh Khan, from whom ₹25 crore was demanded, by the accused Kiran Gosavi and Sanville D’Souza at the behest of Wankhede. Recording their statements is necessary to get to the bottom of the conspiracy.”

The report indicates that the CBI partially examined Sameer Wankhede, the former zonal director of the Narcotics Control Bureau, in May. However, the agency is awaiting court approval to formally conduct an interrogation session with him. Sameer Wankhede has been granted interim protection from arrest by the Bombay High Court until June 23.

Aryan Khan was arrested by the NCB on October 2, 2021, in connection with an alleged drug case. He was subsequently granted bail on October 28, 2021. The alleged extortion attempt is linked to Aryan’s arrest, as no drugs were found on his person. The NCB initially portrayed Aryan Khan as an ‘international dealer,’ but later stated that he had been deliberately targeted.

In May, the CBI booked Sameer Wankhede and four others, including VV Singh, a Narcotics Control Bureau Superintendent, intelligence officer Ashish Ranjan, and two private individuals, KP Gosavi and D’Souza. The charges included alleged criminal conspiracy and the threat of extortion. In the FIR filed, the CBI alleged that “Gosavi, D’Souza, and others had entered into a conspiracy to extort an amount of ₹25 crores from the family members of Aryan by threatening them with the accusation of offences related to narcotics substances.” The final settlement amount was reported ₹18 crores, with Gosavi and D’Souza initially accepting a token bribe of ₹50 lacks, part of which was later returned.

The CBI has previously questioned Sameer Wankhede and D’Souza about the case. Sameer Wankhede has denied all allegations against him, claiming that the CBI’s actions are an “act of revenge.”

As the investigation unfolds, the CBI aims to ascertain the facts surrounding the alleged extortion and the involvement of various individuals. The statements of Shah Rukh Khan and Aryan Khan are expected to shed light on the events leading up to the demand for a bribe, providing crucial insights into the alleged conspiracy.

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