New Delhi:
Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday for questioning in connection with a money-laundering investigation linked to illegal betting applications, news agency PTI reported.
#WATCH | Former Indian Cricketer Suresh Raina reaches ED office in Delhi to record his statement in 1xBet case following summons by the agency. pic.twitter.com/wJAw1gACt5
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According to officials, the 38-year-old was summoned as part of an ongoing probe into multiple betting platforms suspected of duping users and evading significant tax amounts. The ED is examining whether Raina has any association with one such platform, 1xBet, reportedly through endorsement activities.
The agency is probing several illegal betting applications accused of defrauding investors of crores of rupees and engaging in large-scale tax evasion. As part of the inquiry, Raina’s statement will be recorded under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
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Sources told the media on Tuesday night that the former cricketer’s questioning is aimed at determining the extent of his links, if any, to the operators of the betting app. The investigation is ongoing.
