Actress Urvashi Rautela, known for films like ‘Sanam Re’, ‘Great Grand Masti’, and ‘Hate Story 4’, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday. Rautela was reportedly called in connection with a money laundering case linked to the online betting platform ‘1xBet’, where she serves as the India ambassador. As reported by PTI, the platform is registered in the Caribbean island of Curacao, official sources said. The ED has begun recording her statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as part of the ongoing probe.
Urvashi Rautela appears before ED in case
Report reveals that Urvashi’s appearance is part of a wider investigation into ‘1xBet’. Her statement is being recorded carefully, reflecting how celebrity endorsements are coming under scrutiny.
Investigation includes multiple celebrities and sportspersons
The ED has already questioned several high-profile figures. Earlier actor Sonu Sood was also questioned regarding the same case. Cricketers like Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa, and Shikhar Dhawan have also appeared before the agency. Even online influencers have been called in as part of the investigation, showing the broad scope of the ED’s probe.
ED probes usage of endorsement fees
Investigators found that some celebrities used the endorsement fees paid by ‘1xBet’ to acquire various assets. These assets are now being treated as “proceeds of crime” under the anti-money laundering law.
Government recently banned real-money online gaming
The Indian government has recently banned real-money online gaming through new legislation. Market analysis and probe agencies estimate that about 22 crore Indians were using such apps before the ban, with half being regular users.
Urvashi Rautela on the work front
Urvashi Rautela was last seen in a special dance number, ‘Touch Kiya’, for Sunny Deol’s film ‘Jaat’. Reports also suggest that she will be part of Akshay Kumar’s ‘Welcome To The Jungle’Disclaimer: The following news report is based on information from official sources and media reports at the time of publication. It concerns an ongoing investigation, and the details are subject to change as the case progresses. It is important to note that a summons or questioning by a law enforcement agency does not imply guilt or wrongdoing. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The purpose of this report is to provide factual information on the developments of a public interest matter.
