Sonu Sood Breaks His Silence On 20 Crores Tax Evasion Row: “I Have Encouraged Brands To Donate My Endorsement Fees…”

Since last year, Sonu Sood has been doing charity work and helping people to reach their homes safely during the lockdown due to the COVID pandemic. However, the actor recently came under the radar of the Income-tax department as they raided several of his properties after 20 Crore tax evasion was reported. Days after the raids were conducted; the Happy New Year actor finally breaks his silence and issues a statement.

The reports also alleged that the actor had violated the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) while raising donations from abroad and the I-T department had also stated that the actor collected Rs 19 crore through his foundation but used only Rs 2 crore.

Reacting to the accusations, Sonu Sood took to his social media handles and shared, “You don’t always have to tell your side of the story, time will. I have pledged myself to the service of the people of India with all my strength and heart. Every rupee in my foundation is awaiting its turn to save a precious life and reach the needy. In addition on many occasions, I have encouraged brands to donate my endorsement fees for humanitarian causes too, which keeps us going. I have been busy attending to a few guests, hence was unable to be at your service for the past few days. Here I am back again, in all humility, at your humble service for life. My journey continues.”