Jayasurya Denies Wrongdoing, Claims All Transactions Were Legitimate

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Bollywood actor Jayasurya has spoken out after being questioned by India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) as part of an investigation into a money laundering probe. The ED is examining allegations that Jayasurya was involved in a scheme called 'Save Box', which promised investors high returns but was allegedly operated by a woman named Swathi Rahim. According to sources, the ED found that Jayasurya received payments from the scheme, which he claims were for his role as a brand ambassador. However, he denies any wrongdoing and says all his transactions were legitimate. In a statement posted on Instagram, Jayasurya said: 'How can we guess what people who approach us for advertisements will do in the future?' He added that he is a 'responsible citizen who followed all rules and paid taxes to the government exchequer'. The ED initially questioned Jayasurya on December 24, and again on December 29 with his wife Saritha. However, Jayasurya has denied reports that he received a fresh summons to appear before the agency on January 7. The ED is investigating allegations that funds collected from investors were diverted to the film industry, with some of these transactions involving Jayasurya. The agency is examining the alleged proceeds of crime generated in the case. Jayasurya's wife, Saritha, has also been questioned by the ED. The couple claims that a formal endorsement agreement was signed for ₹75 lakh, out of which ₹69 lakh was received through banking channels from a company named Save Box Concepts Pvt. Ltd.