Alia Bhatt's ex-PA, Vedika Prakash Shetty, faces arrest for allegedly defrauding the actress of Rs 76.9 lakh. Juhu Police apprehended Shetty in Bengaluru following a complaint filed by Alia's mother, Soni Razdan. Shetty, who served as Alia's PA from 2021 to 2024, is accused of forging signatures. The court has remanded her in police custody until July 10.
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