Cyber Cell Rejects Samay Raina’s Virtual Statement Request

India’s Got Latent’ Row: Here’s why Samay Raina requested the cyber cell to record his statement virtually

In the ongoing ‘India’s Got Latent’ controversy, comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina has requested to record his statement virtually with the Maharashtra Cyber Cell. Currently in the United States for professional commitments, Raina informed authorities that he would be unable to return to India before March 17, 2025. Consequently, he sought permission to provide his statement via video conferencing.

However, the Cyber Cell has denied this request, insisting on an in-person appearance by February 18. This decision underscores the agency’s preference for face-to-face interactions in such investigations, possibly to ensure the authenticity and integrity of the statements.
The controversy centers around inappropriate remarks made by podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia during an episode of ‘India’s Got Latent,’ leading to multiple FIRs against Raina and others for promoting obscenity. In response to the backlash, Raina has removed all related videos from his channel and expressed his willingness to cooperate fully with the authorities.

This situation highlights the challenges faced by content creators in navigating legal and ethical boundaries, especially when operating across international borders.