The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa, along with Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, for questioning in connection with its ongoing investigation into the alleged illegal online betting platform 1xBet. The agency is examining potential violations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) related to the platform’s operations in India.
Uthappa, who retired from professional cricket in 2022, has been asked to appear before the ED on September 22, while Singh is scheduled for questioning on September 23. Sood has been directed to depose on September 24. The ED is investigating the role of celebrities in promoting the betting platform, which is suspected of operating illegally in India. The agency is scrutinizing financial transactions and promotional activities linked to the platform to determine any involvement in money laundering schemes.
This development follows the ED’s earlier questioning of former cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina, as well as actor Urvashi Rautela and former TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty, in connection with the same probe. The ED’s investigation is part of a broader crackdown on illegal betting operations and their associated financial activities in India.
The 1xBet platform has faced scrutiny from Indian authorities for allegedly violating gaming and financial regulations. The ED’s summons to these high-profile individuals indicate the agency’s commitment to investigating all aspects of the case, including the involvement of public figures in promoting such platforms.
As the investigation progresses, the ED is expected to continue its efforts to uncover any illegal financial activities linked to online betting platforms and hold accountable those involved in promoting or facilitating such operations.
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