ED summons cricketers and celebrities in money laundering case linked to betting app 1xBet
New Delhi, Sept 16: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned cricketers Robin Uthappa and Yuvraj Singh, along with Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, for questioning in connection with an alleged illegal betting-linked money laundering case, officials said on Tuesday.
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Summons to Celebrities
The trio has been asked to appear before the ED’s headquarters in New Delhi next week to record their statements under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in a case linked to the betting platform 1xBet. Uthappa has been called on September 22, Yuvraj Singh on September 23, and Sonu Sood on September 24, officials confirmed.
Others Questioned Earlier
The ED has already questioned former cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan, as well as actor and former TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty, as part of the ongoing probe. On Tuesday, Bengali actor Ankush Hazra appeared before the agency, while actress Urvashi Rautela, the India brand ambassador of 1xBet, has yet to appear on her scheduled date.
About the Case
The investigation pertains to the functioning of the 1xBet betting app, which the ED alleges duped thousands of investors of crores of rupees while evading significant amounts of direct and indirect taxes. The agency’s probe is also focusing on how celebrities were contacted for endorsements, the role of intermediaries, and the modes and locations of payments — whether through formal banking channels or hawala transactions.
Registered in Curacao, 1xBet describes itself as a global bookmaker operating for over 18 years, offering betting services in more than 70 languages. However, its activities in India have drawn scrutiny from multiple agencies, with the ED intensifying its investigation.
- Summoned: Robin Uthappa (Sept 22), Yuvraj Singh (Sept 23), Sonu Sood (Sept 24)
- Earlier Questioned: Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, Mimi Chakraborty
- Ongoing Probe: Linked to betting platform 1xBet
- Focus: Endorsements, payments, and money laundering allegations
Source: PTI
Labels: Enforcement Directorate, 1xBet, Robin Uthappa, Yuvraj Singh, Sonu Sood
Tags: #ED #1xBet #RobinUthappa #YuvrajSingh #SonuSood #MoneyLaundering
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