ED Attaches Assets of Yuvraj Singh, Sonu Sood and Others
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth about ₹7.93 crore belonging to several high-profile individuals in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to an illegal online betting platform. The action is part of a wider probe into offshore betting operations allegedly associated with the app 1xBet and its linked brands.
Who Is Affected by the Attachment
Under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the federal agency attached movable and immovable assets tied to well-known public figures and former sports professionals. These include former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, actor Sonu Sood, cricketer Robin Uthappa, actor and former MP Mimi Chakraborty, actress Neha Sharma, model Urvashi Rautela’s mother Meera Rautela, and actor Ankush Hazra. The value of assets linked to each individual varies, with estimates running into several crores collectively.
Basis of the Investigation
The ED’s action follows its investigation into alleged illegal online betting and gambling activities conducted through 1xBet and alleged surrogate platforms that operated without valid authorisation in India. Investigators believe these platforms promoted and facilitated online betting across the country and that funds linked to celebrity endorsements were routed through complex foreign transactions to conceal their origin. The attached assets have been categorised as “proceeds of crime” under the PMLA.
Wider Enforcement Steps
This is not the first round of attachments in the case. Earlier in 2025, the ED had also provisionally attached assets linked to other former cricketers in the same investigation. The agency has warned that promoting or endorsing illegal betting platforms can attract punitive action under applicable Indian laws. The probe remains ongoing as authorities assess further evidence and connections to the offshore betting network.
