'Bigg Boss' star arrested in UAE for alleged theft: Who is boxer-singer Abdu Rozik?
Abdu Rozik
found himself in legal trouble in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the weekend. As per reports published by Khaleej Times, Rozik was taken into custody early Saturday morning by UAE authorities on accusations of theft. The management firm representing Rozik confirmed the incident in a formal communication shared with the publication.
Details Around the Incident
According to information disclosed, Rozik was intercepted and detained by law enforcement officials at approximately 5 AM shortly after his flight landed at Dubai International Airport. He had arrived in the country from Montenegro. Despite confirming the detention, the management company chose not to elaborate on the details of the alleged offense. The nature of the complaint or the evidence behind the accusation has not been made public. Furthermore, UAE authorities have not yet released any formal statement addressing the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A spokesperson from Rozik's management firm acknowledged to Khaleej Times that they were informed of his detention based on accusations related to theft. However, they refrained from providing any further insight. In contrast, a report by India Today cited a statement from S-Line Project, the firm that handles Rozik's professional affairs, claiming that the singer had merely been held for questioning and was not formally arrested. They emphasized that Rozik had cooperated with the police, provided his clarification, and was subsequently released. He is reportedly scheduled to attend an award function in Dubai later the same day.
Previous Controversies
This isn't the first time Abdu Rozik has found himself at the center of controversy. In 2023, Indian authorities questioned him during a money laundering investigation involving a hospitality company. The case was handled by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Although Rozik was interrogated in connection with the probe, he was not listed as an official suspect.
Background and Rise to Fame
Born on September 23, 2003, as Abdurozik Savriqul Muhammadroziqi, the young talent from Tajikistan has made a name for himself as a singer, boxer, and influencer. Despite facing financial hardships in his early life, he has managed to build a substantial fan base and now resides in Dubai. His medical history reveals that he suffers from dwarfism, a condition resulting from a deficiency of growth hormone. While this could have been treated during his childhood, his family's financial constraints prevented access to the necessary medical care.
Growing up in poverty, Rozik often missed out on formal education. He began performing on the streets and in local markets of Panjakent, Tajikistan, to earn a livelihood. His big break came in 2022 when he appeared on the Indian reality show
Bigg Boss
16. Before that, he featured in the Bollywood film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. In 2023, he made a guest appearance on Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13, and he is currently competing in Laughter Chefs—Unlimited Entertainment on Colors TV.
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