Vijay Deverakonda Appears Before ED Officials In Online Betting Linked PMLA Case

Actor Vijay Deverakonda appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Hyderabad on Wednesday, August 6, for questioning in a money laundering case related to illegal online betting platforms.

Rana Daggubati, Lakshmi Manchu Also Summoned

The case involves several celebrities who allegedly promoted betting and gambling apps that are now under investigation for generating illegal funds. Vijay is among a group of actors, including Prakash Raj, Rana Daggubati, and Lakshmi Manchu, who were summoned by the ED. Prakash Raj was questioned earlier on July 30.

These actors are believed to have endorsed betting apps, receiving payments in return. According to sources, the ED registered this case after reviewing five FIRs filed by various state police departments. The apps in question are accused of collecting crores of rupees through illegal gambling activities.

Vijay Deverakonda is being questioned under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The ED is recording statements to find out how much the celebrities knew about the platforms they promoted.

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Sources say some of the celebrities involved claimed they were unaware that the apps were linked to illegal betting. They said they were only hired for promotions and were not involved in any illegal activity.

The investigation is still ongoing, and the ED is trying to uncover the full extent of the alleged financial misconduct involving these platforms and those who promoted them. The case has sparked wide attention due to the involvement of several well-known personalities from the film industry.

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