Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh appeared at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) headquarters on September 23 for questioning in connection with a money laundering case involving the illegal online betting platform 1xBet. Yuvraj was summoned following ED notices, as the agency investigates the role of celebrity endorsements in promoting the platform and facilitating large-scale financial transactions.
Details of the ED Inquiry
Sources indicate that the ED suspects celebrity endorsements significantly contributed to the app’s popularity, leading to losses worth crores of rupees for investors. During questioning, Yuvraj Singh is expected to provide information about his connections with the platform, who approached him, and how payments were disbursed.
Other Cricketers Questioned
Yuvraj is not the first cricketer questioned in the case. Robin Uthappa, Shikhar Dhawan, and Suresh Raina have also appeared before the ED, providing details about promotional activities and sources of funding.
About 1xBet
1xBet is an online betting platform operating illegally in India, engaged in activities that violate Indian laws. The ED’s investigation covers financial transactions, tax compliance, and data security issues related to the platform.
