- Thursday, March 20, 2025
A Bollywood actress has levelled rape and money fraud allegations against Jubilant Bharatia group chairman and his associate
By: India Weekly
JUBILANT BHARATIA GROUP chairman Shyam S Bhartia has denied allegations of sexual assault, saying he will cooperate with the investigating agency, a regulatory filing said on Tuesday.
The group operates fast-food chains – Domino’s Pizza and Dunkin’ Donuts in India.
Terming the allegations in the FIR as “baseless, false and disparaging”, Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd (JFL) filing, quoting Bhartia, said it was made with a “clear mala fide intent against him”.
According to a section of the media, rape and money fraud allegations were levelled by a Bollywood actress, whose name has not been revealed, against Bhartia and his one associate.
JFL said it has received a statement from chairman Bhartia “in his personal capacity”, where he has denied all the allegations levelled against him.
It further said the order of the Bombay High Court specifically states that the police shall investigate the case on its own merits.
“As a respectable citizen, Shyam S Bhartia would fully cooperate with the investigation agency as and when called upon to do so,” the company said.
Bhartia has further requested that the privacy of the family be respected, the statement added.
JFL also confirmed that the reports have no material impact on the company or its operations. (PTI)
