ED books 29 individuals, including actors and TV hosts, for promoting illegal betting apps under PMLA
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) against 29 individuals, including actors, TV hosts, social media influencers, and YouTubers. They are accused of promoting illegal betting applications, violating the Public Gambling Act, 1867. The action falls under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), following five FIRs in Andhra Pradesh. The ED believes these individuals received significant financial compensation for endorsing platforms like Junglee Rummy, A23, and Parimatch, which allegedly facilitated large-scale money laundering and masqueraded as skill-based games.
Key Points
- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated action against 29 individuals for promoting illegal betting applications.
- The case involves violations of the Public Gambling Act, 1867, and actions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
- Prominent personalities from the entertainment industry are implicated for receiving financial compensation for endorsements.
- The betting platforms are suspected of large-scale money laundering, often disguised as skill-based games.
Exam Facts
- Enforcement Directorate (ED) registered an ECIR against 29 persons.
- Action taken under the Public Gambling Act, 1867, and Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
- Actors named include Vijay Devarakonda, Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj.
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