THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
New Delhi, Sept 23: Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday for questioning in a money laundering probe linked to the online betting platform 1xBet.
He reached the agency’s central Delhi office around noon, where his statement was recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
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The ED’s investigation targets alleged financial irregularities and tax evasion by 1xBet, accused of defrauding numerous individuals of crores of rupees.
Over the past few weeks, the agency has summoned several high-profile personalities in connection with the case, including former cricketers Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, Robin Uthappa, and actors such as Mimi Chakraborty and Ankush Hazra.
Influencer Anveshi Jain also appeared for questioning on Tuesday. Actor Sonu Sood has been summoned by the ED on Wednesday as part of the ongoing probe.
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The broader investigation aims to scrutinize the operations of online betting platforms like 1xBet, focusing on allegations of large-scale fraud and significant evasion of both direct and indirect taxes.
