ED Intensifies Probe: Celebrities Drawn into 1xBet Betting Scandal
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned notable cricketers and celebrities for questioning in connection to an ongoing investigation into money laundering linked to the 1xBet online betting platform. The agency is closely scrutinizing contracts, payment methods, and the extent of the celebrities' involvement in promoting the app.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is widening its investigation into a money laundering case tied to illegal online betting. Cricket stars Robin Uthappa and Yuvraj Singh, alongside actor Sonu Sood, have been summoned for questioning.
They are required to appear at the ED's headquarters in Delhi next week to record statements under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The federal agency seeks to understand their endorsements for the betting platform 1xBet, looking into potential financial misdealings and contractual obligations.
Additional inquiries involve Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, and other noted public figures to gauge the involvement of celebrities in illegal online gaming activities, especially given the recent ban by the Indian government against real money online gaming.
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