Urvashi Rautela & mimi chakraborty Summoned by ED in Illegal Betting Case
ED Summons Issued:
Bollywood actress urvashi rautela and bengali actress-turned-MP mimi chakraborty have been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an illegal online betting case.
Dates of Appearance:
Mimi Chakraborty has been asked to appear on september 15, while urvashi rautela has been summoned on september 16 at the ED headquarters in Delhi.
Reason for Summons:
The summons are related to alleged promotional associations with illegal betting platform 1xBet, which is reportedly operating unlawfully in India.
Nature of the Investigation:
The ED is probing the extent to which these celebrities were involved in promoting or endorsing the app and whether they played a role in lending credibility to illegal operations.
Background of the Case:
Several online betting apps pose as skill-based gaming platforms. They attract users through celebrity endorsements and lucrative offers but are found to be running fraudulent operations.
Repeat Pattern of Involvement:
Previously, the ED has also questioned Sonu Sood, cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and suresh raina for similar associations with betting platforms.
How These Apps Operate:
Despite being banned, betting platforms reach users via mirror domains and alternative URLs. They use AI-based algorithms that manipulate results, deceiving users.
Celebrity Involvement Raises Seriousness:
As a sitting MP, Mimi Chakraborty's involvement adds political weight to the investigation. urvashi Rautela’s popularity in bollywood also increases public interest and concern.
What ED Wants to Know:
The agency is examining if the celebrities knowingly endorsed these platforms and how much they were paid for it, potentially linking them to money laundering concerns.
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