Pradeep, also known as Munna Shukla, a prominent Gujarati film producer behind hits like "Nadi Dosh" and "Chashni," has been apprehended in connection with a fraud amounting to Rs. 3.74 crore. Allegedly involved in setting up multiple companies through Ponzi schemes, Pradeep and his accomplices are suspected of a potential scam totaling up to Rs. 500 crore. While five suspects have been detained, Pradeep's 10% partner, Dhananjay Bhagta, remains at large.