Abu Dhabi, Aug. 3 -- The United Arab Emirates' Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has reportedly directed banks, financial institutions and virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to temporarily freeze assets linked to 41-year-old Dubai-based Indian-origin businessman Satish Sanpal as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation.

According to media reports, the FIU directive covers Sanpal's bank accounts, investments, digital wallets and safe deposit boxes. The temporary freeze also extends to accounts held by his wife, Tabinda, and several companies linked to the couple.

Sanpal is widely known for appearing alongside his wife, Tabinda, in the Netflix reality series Desi Bling, which offers a glimpse into the lavish lifestyles of af...