The ED has launched an investigation into the illegal betting app 1xbet after it gave admission to the founders of the company in the UAE. The investigation has also brought to light a Rs 5,000 crore hawala racket operating in the UAE and Pakistan.
Sonu Sood appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in a money laundering case related to an online betting app called 1xbet on Wednesday. The Dabangg actor was questioned by the ED for over 7 hours.
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh also appeared before the ED on Tuesday. He was accompanied by his lawyer when he reached the ED’s Delhi office around noon. If sources are to be believed, he shared details about his deal to promote a company. According to sources, Yuvraj was questioned along with actress and influencer Anveshi Jain. Both of them were reportedly asked to provide personal details and documents like Aadhaar and PAN.
The ED had launched an investigation into the app after it was found to be a hoax by the founder of a UAE-based gambling platform. The probe also unearthed a Rs 5,000 crore hawala racket operating in the UAE and Pakistan.
Former cricketer Robin Uthappa also appeared before the ED on Monday. Earlier, former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan also faced questioning by the ED in connection with alleged money laundering related to an “unauthorised” gaming app that he endorses in advertisements. In addition, the ED also questioned former cricketer Suresh Raina in the 1xbet case.
1xbet India has claimed to offer a wide range of sports betting options to its registered users. Listing games such as Aviator Game online, cricket betting line and online casino slots, it accepts bets via Telegram payments on sporting events such as football, basketball, cricket, tennis and e-sports. The company has withdrawn its services from the UK, US, Russia, Spain and France amid an investigation into alleged financial irregularities. (With inputs from IANS)
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