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Sonu Sood appears before ED in 1xBet money-laundering case

THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK New Delhi, Sept 24: The Enforcement Directorate’s investigation into the 1xBet online betting platform—accused of duping people of…

Sonu Sood appears before ED in 1xBet money-laundering case

THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK

New Delhi, Sept 24: The Enforcement Directorate’s investigation into the 1xBet online betting platform—accused of duping people of crores of rupees and evading significant taxes—saw actor Sonu Sood appear before the agency on Wednesday.

Officials confirmed that the 52-year-old reached the ED’s central Delhi office around noon to face questioning under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

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As part of this larger probe into illegal betting platforms, the agency has already examined several prominent personalities, including former cricketers Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, Yuvraj Singh, and Robin Uthappa, as well as TMC’s former MP and actor Mimi Chakraborty and Bengali actor Ankush Hazra.

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In addition, a number of female social media influencers have also been summoned for questioning in recent weeks.

The investigating officer is expected to record Sood’s statement and examine his alleged links to the betting app operations.

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