The Enforcement Directorate questioned actor Sonu Sood for more than seven hours Wednesday regarding the 1xBet money laundering investigation. Officials examined the performer's connections to the online betting platform after summoning him to their office. The agency previously interrogated former cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Tuesday alongside actress Anveshi Jain. Both individuals provided personal documents and details about their promotional arrangements with the gambling company. Former player Robin Uthappa faced similar questioning on Monday.
Authorities launched their probe following a lavish celebration hosted by a 1xBet founder in the United Arab Emirates. The investigation revealed a massive hawala operation worth Rs 5,000 crore spanning the UAE and Pakistan. Several cricket personalities faced scrutiny for endorsing the unauthorized gaming application through advertisements. The betting platform offers various sports wagering options through Telegram payments and accepts bets on cricket, football, tennis, and electronic sports. The company subsequently suspended operations in the United Kingdom, United States, Russia, Spain, and France.
Authorities launched their probe following a lavish celebration hosted by a 1xBet founder in the United Arab Emirates. The investigation revealed a massive hawala operation worth Rs 5,000 crore spanning the UAE and Pakistan. Several cricket personalities faced scrutiny for endorsing the unauthorized gaming application through advertisements. The betting platform offers various sports wagering options through Telegram payments and accepts bets on cricket, football, tennis, and electronic sports. The company subsequently suspended operations in the United Kingdom, United States, Russia, Spain, and France.
