The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has called top South Indian actors and influencers for questioning in a money laundering case linked to illegal betting apps.
Actors Rana Daggubati, Vijay Deverakonda, Prakash Raj, and Lakshmi Manchu have been summoned by the agency. According to ED officials, these celebrities promoted online betting apps like Junglee Rummy, JeetWin, and Lotus365 on social media. These apps are now under investigation for illegal activities.
The summons dates are as follows:
Rana Daggubati: July 23
Prakash Raj: July 30
Vijay Deverakonda: August 6
Lakshmi Manchu: August 13
The ED suspects these apps were presented as gaming platforms but were actually used for unregulated betting, with money being transferred through foreign accounts.
The actors will be questioned under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). ED sources say some celebrities have claimed they didn’t know the apps were illegal and believed they were simply doing brand promotions.
The investigation is based on five FIRs filed by Telangana Police. The ED is now trying to find out how much money was made through these promotions and whether the celebrities knowingly took part in the illegal activities. More names may be added to the case as it progresses.
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