Earlier this week, popular rapper Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia also called Badshah was under the radar of Mumbai police in a fake followers case. He was summoned for allegedly buying followers and likes for his works on social media platforms.
Even though Badshah initially denied any such involvement of his, the Mumbai police have officially put it on record that the rapper has confessed to having paid Rs. 70 lakh to get extra views for his videos on YouTube. This was done to set a world record. The sources close to the Mumbai police say that the interrogation with Badshah has revealed many high profile names.
One of the names that have come up is Sagar Gokhale, the Chief Operating Officer of Qyuki Digital. The police have summoned him for further questioning. However, Sagar Gokhale is married to popular journalist Faye D’Souza and has always in support of her journalism. Qyuki is a website that was co-founded by Gikhale and Sameer Bangara who passed away recently.
Badshah Issues Statement
Badshah broke his silence and issued a statement in relation to the case. He wrote,
“Following the summons, I have spoken to the Mumbai police. I have aided the officials in their investigation by cooperating and carrying out the due diligence on my part. I have categorically denied all the allegations leveled against me and made it clear that I was never involved in such practices, nor do I condone them. The investigation procedure is being executed in accordance with the law and I have complete faith in the authorities, who are handling this matter. I would like to thank all those who have conveyed their concern to me. It means a lot to me.”
Source: Free Press Journal
