Date: 23rd January 2001

Indian Film Backer To Remain In Police Custody


Indian film financier Bharat Shah, who is charged with funneling underworld money into "Bollywood" movies, has been ordered to remain in police custody until January 29.

In a court appearance on Monday, the Times of India reported today (Tuesday), Shah was asked about assertions by police that he was "not cooperating" during interrogations. He replied: "All the charges made against me are baseless."

Source: Studio Briefing