ED takes major action against Urvashi Rautela, Sonu Sood and Yuvraj Singh, attaches assets worth crores in 1x betting app case

ED Action on Betting App Case: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has once again taken a tough stance in the 1x Betting App case involving illegal online betting. As part of its money laundering investigation, the ED has attached assets worth crores of rupees belonging to several prominent names in the film industry and cricket.

ED Action on Betting App Case: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has once again taken a tough stance in the 1x Betting App case involving illegal online betting. As part of its money laundering investigation, the ED has attached assets worth crores of rupees belonging to several prominent figures in the film and cricket world. This action has sparked a stir in the entertainment and sports worlds.

The celebrities whose assets have been seized in the ED's latest action include actress Urvashi Rautela, actor Sonu Sood, actress Mimi Chakraborty, former Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, Ankush Hazara, and actress Neha Sharma. The agency says these individuals were paid substantial sums of money in exchange for promoting the 1x Betting App, which is said to be earned through illegal betting.

Property worth crores attached

According to sources, Yuvraj Singh's assets worth approximately ₹2.5 crore have been seized. Robin Uthappa's assets worth approximately ₹8.26 lakh and Urvashi Rautela's assets worth ₹2.02 crore, which were registered in her mother's name, have also been attached by the ED. Additionally, assets worth approximately ₹1 crore belonging to Sonu Sood, ₹5.9 million belonging to Mimi Chakraborty, ₹4.72 million belonging to Ankush Hazara, and ₹1.26 million belonging to Neha Sharma are also included in this action. A total of ₹7.93 crore worth of assets have been seized in this ED action.

Major action has already been taken

This isn't the first major action in the 1x Betting App case. Previously, the ED had attached assets worth approximately ₹4.55 crore belonging to former Indian cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and ₹6.64 crore belonging to Suresh Raina in the same case. With this latest action, the total amount of assets seized in this case has reached approximately ₹19.07 crore.

What is the 1x Betting App controversy?

An ED investigation has revealed that the 1x Betting App was being operated and promoted illegally in India. It is alleged that online betting was conducted through the platform, and the proceeds were used to promote the platform through celebrities and influential figures. According to the investigating agency, this money was routed through various accounts and channels in an attempt to make it appear legitimate, which falls under the purview of money laundering.

investigation still ongoing

The Enforcement Directorate says the investigation is ongoing and the role of more individuals may emerge in the coming days. The agency is working to determine the amount of money generated through illegal betting, the routes through which the money was transferred, and who all were involved in this network. Based on the investigation, further action may be taken against additional properties. News is originally taken from: https://bit.ly/48X3jR6

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