Mumbai, July 10 (V7N) – Mumbai Police have arrested Vedika Prakash Shetty, former personal assistant to Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, on charges of embezzling approximately ₹76.9 lakh from the actress’s personal accounts and her production company, Eternal Sunshine Productions.

The arrest follows a complaint filed by Alia's mother, Soni Razdan, at Juhu Police Station on January 23 this year. According to police sources, the financial fraud allegedly occurred between May 2022 and August 2024.

Vedika had been working closely with Alia since the launch of Eternal Sunshine Productions in 2021, managing her financial records and accounts during her tenure. The alleged breach of trust involves unauthorized withdrawals and misappropriation of company and personal funds.

Following the complaint, a case was registered against Vedika under charges of cheating and criminal breach of trust. The police launched an investigation, which has now led to her arrest.

Eternal Sunshine Productions, founded by Alia Bhatt, has produced notable films and campaigns in recent years. The incident has shocked the Bollywood community, highlighting growing concerns over internal financial fraud within the entertainment industry.

Mumbai Police have confirmed the arrest and said further investigation is ongoing to trace the full extent of the financial misconduct.

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