Scandal Unveiled: Celebrities in the Crosshairs Over Alleged Endorsements in Illicit Online Betting

Renowned actor Rana Daggubati has appeared before the Enforcement Directorate amid a controversial money laundering probe linked to illegal online betting platforms. Accompanied by other notable actors summoned earlier, the allegations suggest endorsement roles by celebrities in schemes generating illicit funds. Legal consequences loom for the embroiled figures.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Hyderabad | Updated: 11-08-2025 11:32 IST | Created: 11-08-2025 11:32 IST
Scandal Unveiled: Celebrities in the Crosshairs Over Alleged Endorsements in Illicit Online Betting
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Prominent South Indian actor Rana Daggubati presented himself before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a high-profile money laundering investigation probing illegal online betting activities.

The ED, having previously summoned iconic figures such as Prakash Raj, Vijay Deverakonda, and Lakshmi Manchu, is examining the alleged endorsements made by these celebrities.

The implicated actors are said to have promoted online betting applications that purportedly churn out illicit billions, prompting the agency to scrutinize the legitimacy of their endorsements inspected under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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