Abdu Rozik’s lawyer has reacted to the former being summoned by the ED (Enforcement Directorate) to provide testimony in a high-profile money laundering case.
Speaking to ETimes TV, Abdu’s lawyer Prashant stated that his client is ready to cooperate as and when required. He said, “My client Mr. Abdu Rozik was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in the capacity of prosecution witness against one Mr.Kunal Oza. As his duty towards the law enforcement agencies in our country, Mr. Abdu Rozik has traveled all over from Dubai to depose his statement under section 50 of Prevention of Money Laundering Act. He has provided the necessary documents and has cooperated with the investigation. He stands committed to cooperate with the investigation as and when required.”

For the unversed, the Bigg Boss 16 fame was called at 12:30 pm today for inquiry and testimony in the case. The case was linked with the alleged drug dealer Ali Asghar Shirazi. According to the reports, his statement was recorded as a witness in this case recently.

As per reports, Ali Asghar Shirazi had established Hustlers’ Hospitality Pvt Ltd, which provided funding to numerous start-ups. Abdu Rozik’s fast-food startup, Burgiir, a burger brand, was reportedly one of the beneficiaries and consequently, they were called upon as witnesses in the case. Allegedly, the company generated funds through narco-funding, which were then invested via Hustlers Hospitality, with Shirazi purportedly making significant contributions to the start-ups.

Other reports indicated that Abdu promptly terminated their contracts upon discovering Shirazi’s involvement in the narco business. Shiv Thakare was also summoned a few days earlier as a witness in the same case, as his cafe business was similarly implicated, leading to his testimony being recorded.