Sonu Sood Reacts to Arrest Warrant, Claims No Connection to Fraud Case

Actor Sonu Sood has reacted to reports that a court in Ludhiana has issued an arrest warrant against him after he failed to appear despite multiple summons in connection with a cheating case.

"We have to make it clear that the news circulating on social media platforms is highly sensational. To put the matter simply, we were summoned by the Hon'ble Court as witnesses in a case involving a third party with whom we have no connection or affiliation. "

He also spoke about how celebrities are often unfairly targeted. "Our lawyers have responded and on February 10, 2025, we will make a statement clarifying our non-involvement in the matter. We are neither brand ambassadors nor are we connected in any way. It's unnecessary just to grab the media's attention. It's sad that celebs become easy targets. We will take strict action in this matter. "

The case pertains to an alleged fraud of Rs 10 lakh filed by Ludhiana-based lawyer Rajesh Khanna against Mohit Shukla, who claimed that he was lured into investing in fake Rizica coins. Sonu Sood was called to the court to testify, but he did not appear, which led to the arrest warrant being issued.

The Ludhiana court, in its order, directed the officer-in-charge of Oshiwara police station in Mumbai's Andheri West to arrest Sonu Sood. The order states that "Sonu Sood, resident of residence No. 605/606 Casablanc Apartments has been duly served summons or warrant, but he has failed to appear (has absconded for the purpose of evading the execution of summons or warrant and remains outside)." You are ordered to arrest Sonu Sood and produce him before the court."

The order further reads, "You are directed to return this warrant on or before 10-02-2025 with a endorsement certifying the date and manner in which it has been executed, or the reasons why it has not been executed." "