Zee Media has taken swift and decisive action against Ashish Dave, former Channel Head of Zee Rajasthan, following serious allegations of financial misconduct. After an internal review triggered by multiple complaints, Dave have been exited from the network with immediate effect. A formal FIR has been filed at Jaipur under charges of blackmail and extortion.
The complaints allege that Dave misused the Zee Rajasthan brand to extort money from businessmen and industrialists, and manipulated the channel’s freelance reporter (stringer) network to misappropriate funds. These actions undermined the trust and credibility Zee Media has built over decades.
The mounting evidence led to immediate action by Zee Media’s top management, reinforcing its zero-tolerance stance on corruption and unethical behavior.
As investigations proceed, Zee Media remains committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical journalism. This development sends a clear message: integrity, transparency, and accountability are non-negotiable values at Zee Media, and no individual is above them.