In a surprising turn of events, Alia Bhatt’s former assistant, Vedika Prakash Shetty (32), has been arrested for allegedly stealing Rs. 76.9 lakh from the actress and her production company, Eternal Sunshine Productions.
Over two years, Shetty is accused of forging Alia’s signature on fake invoices, manipulating her finances while hiding in plain sight. The scam came to light after Alia’s mother, Soni Razdan, filed a complaint with Juhu Police in January.
What followed was a dramatic manhunt spanning multiple states, culminating in Shetty’s arrest in Bengaluru on July 8, 2025. She was brought back to Mumbai, where she now faces charges of cheating and criminal breach of trust.
Once a close aide with inside access to Alia’s personal and professional dealings, Shetty allegedly used tech tools to craft an elaborate con, leaving even her closest associates blindsided. Police are now digging into her records and potential collaborators.
The betrayal has stunned fans and insiders alike, reigniting conversations about how even celebrities aren’t safe from fraud when trust is misplaced.