Celebrities Face Investigation Over Endorsement of Illegal Betting Platforms Like 1xBet
Overview: ED Expands Probe into Celebrities Endorsing Betting Apps
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, and actor Sonu Sood next week as part of its ongoing investigation into illegal betting apps, including 1xBet.
This comes amid widening scrutiny into celebrity endorsements of platforms allegedly involved in money laundering and tax evasion.
Summon Dates:
- Robin Uthappa – Monday
- Yuvraj Singh – Tuesday
- Sonu Sood – Wednesday
The trio joins an expanding list of celebrities being questioned for their roles in promoting apps that authorities say have defrauded crores of rupees from users and investors.
What Is the Case About?
The ED is investigating:
- Alleged money laundering and tax evasion
- Promotional deals with illegal betting platforms like 1xBet
- Whether celebrities knowingly or unknowingly endorsed fraudulent schemes
Others Under ED Scanner:
Several other high-profile individuals have already been summoned or questioned:
- Shikhar Dhawan – Ex-cricketer
- Suresh Raina – Ex-cricketer
- Urvashi Rautela – Actor, allegedly 1xBet’s India brand ambassador
- Mimi Chakraborty – Trinamool Congress MP & actor
- Ankush Hazra – Bengali actor
About 1xBet & the Betting App Network
- 1xBet is a banned international betting platform in India
- Known for aggressive advertising during live cricket matches
- Under investigation for massive financial irregularities
- Linked to foreign transactions, crypto, and digital ad fraud
ED’s Focus Areas:
- Flow of money from endorsement deals
- Disclosure of foreign income or offshore holdings
- Violations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
- Unlawful gains from promoting illegal online gambling platforms
What’s Next?
The ED is expected to:
- Record statements from summoned individuals
- Examine contracts, payments, and offshore transactions
- Possibly issue further summons if discrepancies arise
Key Takeaways:
- Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, and Sonu Sood summoned in illegal betting app probe
- ED investigating money laundering, tax evasion linked to 1xBet
- Multiple celebrities already questioned or under watch
- Probe could expand as financial details surface
Also Read : Urvashi Rautela & Mimi Chakraborty Summoned by ED in 1xBet Betting App Probe
