Abdu Rozik, famously known from his stint in Bigg Boss season 16 and recognized for his youthful appearance despite being 20, has recently been spotlighted due to his involvement in a money laundering investigation. Rozik was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to deliver his testimony related to a case involving alleged drug kingpin Ali Asghar Shirazi. This summons came shortly after Shiv Thakare provided his statement to the agency.
Rozik attended the ED office in Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon to present his statement. The ED aims to record Rozik’s account as a witness in the ongoing investigation into the money laundering activities.
Previously, Rozik engaged as a promotional figure for Burgiir, a prominent burger chain in the city, through Hustlers Hospitality, earning significant royalties for his endorsement. The investigation suggests that Shirazi funneled a considerable amount of money into the Burgiir business via Hustlers Hospitality.
The ED, having issued a summons via email for Rozik to appear on Tuesday, plans to interrogate him regarding his endorsement agreement, his earnings from the deal, and his connections with Shirazi. Rozik terminated his association with Hustlers Hospitality upon learning about Shirazi’s alleged involvement in narco-financing. During their investigation, the ED also conducted a search at the Burgiir restaurant, uncovering a black diary containing transactional details along with various documents.
