He reached the probe agency’s office at 11 am for recording his statement under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as part of the investigation linked to an “illegal” betting app namely 1xBet, they said.
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Ex-cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on Thursday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate here for questioning with regard to the illegal online betting app-linked money laundering case, sources said.
He reached the probe agency’s office at 11 am for recording his statement under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as part of the investigation linked to an “illegal” betting app namely 1xBet, they said.
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His connection to the App is said to be over certain endorsements related to the app, while the agency is said to be exploring as to what was his arrangement with the platform during the questioning.
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The summons are part of a broader crackdown by the federal agency on the illegal online platforms and applications.
Former cricketer Suresh Raina was also recently questioned by the ED in the 1xBet case on August 13.
Previously, several other known faces have been under the agency’s scanner in connection with the betting cases linked to such online applications.
Earlier, some of those who have been quizzed by the ED, said to have denied unlawful conduct.
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