Updated On: 09 July, 2025 09:46 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Alia Bhatt's ex-secretary was arrested from Bengaluru, months after Soni Razdan filed a complaint against her for fraud. She allegedly forged Alia's signature and duped her of Rs 77 lakh

Alia Bhatt
Bollywood actress and producer Alia Bhatt’s former secretary has been arrested for cheating the actress of Rs. 77 lakh. The news was confirmed by the Mumbai Police in a statement.
Alia Bhatt's ex-secretary has been identified as Vedika Shetty. The police had registered this case a few months ago on a complaint filed by Alia’s mother and veteran actress Soni Razdan. About five months after the case was registered, the accused was arrested from Bengaluru and presented in court on Tuesday. The court remanded Shetty to police custody till July 10.
Juhu Police have registered a case and arrested Vedika Shetty under Sections 316(4) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). After committing the fraud, Vedika absconded.