In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela and former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Mimi Chakraborty for questioning. The summons are part of an ongoing money laundering investigation linked to the online betting platform, which is under scrutiny for allegedly promoting illegal gambling activities. Rautela is scheduled to appear before the ED on Tuesday, while Chakraborty is set to appear on Monday.

The ED's Probe: Celebrities Under the Lens

The ED's investigation focuses on how celebrities may have promoted illegal betting platforms through surrogate advertisements on various media platforms. The agency is examining the financial transactions, endorsement fees, and the mode of communication between the celebrities and the betting platforms. Earlier, former cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina were questioned in connection with the case.

The Bigger Picture: Online Betting and the Law

The ED's scrutiny extends beyond individual celebrities. The agency has also questioned representatives from tech giants like Google and Meta, as well as media houses that may have received advertisements from illegal betting platforms. This comprehensive approach aims to understand the broader network facilitating the promotion of such platforms.

What's Next?

As the ED continues its investigation, more individuals associated with the promotion of illegal betting platforms may be summoned. The outcomes of these inquiries could have significant implications for the entertainment industry and its involvement in promoting online gambling activities.