Sonu Sood Summoned by ED in Illegal Betting App Case
Bollywood actor sonu sood has found himself in the spotlight again, but this time not for his philanthropic work. He has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case linked to a banned online betting app.
🔹 Why sonu sood Was Summoned
The ED has asked sonu sood to appear at its delhi headquarters on september 24.
He is suspected of having a promotional association with an illegal online betting platform.
This app, though banned in India, allegedly benefited from celebrity endorsements.
The ED is investigating whether payment norms and financial laws were violated during these associations.
🔹 Celebrity Involvement in the Case
Several high-profile names have surfaced in the probe:
Urvashi Rautela
Mimi Chakraborty (Former MP)
Suresh Raina (Former cricketer)
Yuvraj Singh (Former cricketer)
These celebrities allegedly promoted or collaborated with the same illegal betting app.
ED wants to know how deeply these celebrities were involved in its promotion.
🔹 ED's Broader Investigation
The ED has been monitoring illegal betting websites operating within India.
These platforms are not just used for gambling but are also suspected of:
Hawala transactions
Money laundering
The agency is probing how these apps leveraged celebrity influence to reach users.
There's a focus on whether these celebrities were paid through legal channels or not.
🔹 Summons Issued to Others
Mimi Chakraborty has been asked to appear on september 15.
Urvashi Rautela has been summoned for september 16.
These inquiries are expected to reveal the extent of the branding and endorsement deals between celebrities and the banned platforms.
The case is developing, and more details may emerge as the ED continues its questioning and investigation into the financial dealings surrounding these platforms.
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