Vijay Deverakonda Questioned Over Online Betting Promotions
Hyderabad:
Tollywood actor Vijay Deverakonda was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in connection with the promotion of online betting and gaming platforms. The actor appeared before officials and clarified that he had endorsed a gaming app, not an illegal betting platform.
Sources within the ED stated that the investigation is part of a broader money laundering probe linked to the promotion and financial transactions of online gaming companies that allegedly allowed betting activities under the guise of entertainment apps.
Deverakonda, who had previously appeared before the agency in a similar case last year, reportedly cooperated fully and submitted the required documents to establish that his endorsement deals were legitimate.
“I have always maintained transparency in my professional dealings. The platform I promoted was a gaming app, not a betting site,” Deverakonda told officials, according to reports.
Prakash Raj Also Summoned by ED
Veteran actor Prakash Raj has also been summoned by the ED for questioning in the same investigation. Officials are examining whether any celebrities knowingly or unknowingly promoted betting-related activities disguised as online gaming.
The ED has intensified its crackdown on digital platforms allegedly involved in money laundering and tax evasion through celebrity endorsements.
Industry insiders believe this move could reshape how Indian entertainment figures engage with online gaming and fintech sponsors, particularly amid the growing scrutiny of such platforms.
FAQs
1. Why was Vijay Deverakonda questioned by the ED?
Vijay Deverakonda was questioned as part of a probe into the promotion of online betting and gaming apps suspected of money laundering.
2. Did Vijay Deverakonda promote a betting platform?
No, the actor clarified that he endorsed a gaming app, not a betting platform.
3. What is the ED investigating?
The ED is investigating the flow of funds and potential money laundering through celebrity promotions linked to online betting companies.
4. Is Prakash Raj involved?
Prakash Raj has been summoned by the ED for questioning in connection with the same probe.
5. How does this affect celebrity endorsements?
The probe may prompt stricter advertising and compliance standards for Indian celebrities promoting online gaming or fintech products.
Published on : 12TH November
Published by : SARANYA
Source Credit ; Apoorva Jayachandran
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