Neha Sharma Questioned By ED In Online Betting And Money-Laundering Case

Neha Sharma Money Laundering Case: Actress Neha Sharma was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday in connection with an ongoing money-laundering investigation linked to an online betting platform. Sharma, who is the daughter of Congress leader Ajit Sharma, was summoned to provide details about her association with the suspected betting app. Neha Sharma’s questioning is part of a larger investigation involving several high-profile figures connected to the app. Over recent months, the ED has questioned a number of actors and sports personalities including Sonu Sood, Vijay Deverakonda, Prakash Raj, Urvashi Rautela, Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan and Rana Daggubati.

According to officials quoted by PTI, the ED recorded her statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Investigators are looking into promotional activities carried out by various celebrities to determine whether they indirectly supported the betting platform. Neha Sharma has not made any public comments on the matter so far. Neha Sharma is believed to be connected to the case through promotional endorsements for the betting company 1xBet. The ED says that the platform, registered in Curaçao, operated illegally in India through online ads, social media promotions and surrogate branding. Officials claim that payments for celebrity endorsements were channelled through foreign intermediaries to mask the illegal source of funds.

 

 

 

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Meanwhile, in July, actor Prakash Raj was questioned and later told the media that he had offered full cooperation. He said he had promoted the platform briefly in 2016 but chose not to continue on moral grounds. He also stated that he did not take any payment for the endorsement. Additionally, actor Vijay Deverakonda was called in for questioning in August. After his appearance, he clarified that he had promoted a legal gaming app called A23, not a betting platform. He explained that gaming apps operate differently and are authorised in several states. Deverakonda also confirmed that he had submitted all bank statements and agreement documents requested by the ED.

Earlier, the ED had attached assets worth Rs 11.14 crore belonging to former cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina in the same investigation. The probe has highlighted how illegal betting companies allegedly used well-known public figures to attract Indian users.

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Neha Sharma’s Work Front

Neha Sharma is known for her work in films such as Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013), Solo (2017) and Tanhaji (2020). She has also appeared in digital projects, including the legal drama Illegal, and has acted in short films like Kriti and Vikalp, playing the lead roles.