Sonu Sood named in illegal betting app money laundering case; ED summons actor

The ED has ordered Sonu Sood to appear at its headquarters in Delhi on September 24. The agency alleges that he made a promotional association of an online platform which is banned in India.

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Sonu Sood's name has now surfaced in a money laundering case related to a big illegal online betting app. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sent him a summons for questioning in this matter. Earlier, the names of Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela, former MP Mimi Chakraborty, and cricketers Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh have also surfaced in this case.

Why Was Sonu Sood called?

The ED has ordered Sonu Sood to appear at its headquarters in Delhi on September 24. The agency alleges that he made a promotional association of an online platform which is banned in India. This betting app is believed to be linked to illegal online betting and money laundering. The investigating agency is trying to find out how influential the role of Bollywood and cricket stars was in the promotion of this app and whether any rules were violated during this time.

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Scope Of ED's Investigation Increased

The Enforcement Directorate has been monitoring illegal online betting platforms in India for a long time. Apart from betting, illegal activities like hawala and money laundering are also suspected to be taking place through these platforms. Now that Bollywood stars and cricketers have started getting involved in this matter, the scope of the investigation has become even wider. The agency is also investigating how much these celebrities benefited and whether they deliberately violated the rules.

Urvashi Rautela and Mimi Chakraborty Already Summoned

Earlier, Mimi Chakraborty had received summons to appear before the ED on September 15 and Urvashi Rautela on September 16. Both were also questioned about their role in the promotion of this illegal betting app. The agency is trying to find out how some big names attracted the public to this illegal activity by promoting these apps.

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This case is of online illegal betting and money laundering, which is considered a serious crime in India. The image of the stars caught in such cases is also affected and they may also have to face severe punishment under the law.

With many big names including Sonu Sood coming into this case, it has become clear how big and complex the web of illegal online betting is. Many more revelations are likely to be made ahead of the investigation of the Enforcement Directorate. The investigation and action in this case will be an example of the strictness and transparency of the Indian law and order. Now it remains to be seen which names come up in the next action and in which direction this matter moves.