ED Summons Dhawan in Online Betting App Probe
Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in connection with a money laundering case linked to the illegal online betting platform 1xBet.
ED Questioning Under PMLA
Dhawan appeared before the ED’s Delhi office on Thursday, where his statement was recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The agency is probing whether his association with the app through promotional activities violated financial and legal regulations.
Wider Investigation Into Betting Apps
The case is part of a broader crackdown on illegal betting operations accused of duping investors and evading taxes. Several other prominent personalities, including sports and entertainment figures, have also come under scrutiny as investigators examine celebrity endorsements tied to such platforms.
Possible Crackdown on Endorsements
Officials indicated that the probe may lead to tighter restrictions on celebrity endorsements of betting platforms. The ED has already questioned multiple high-profile individuals, signaling that the investigation could widen further in the coming weeks.
