Properties of many celebrities seized in ED action, Yuvraj-Sonu and Urvashi’s mother also included.

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Properties of many stars seized in case related to betting app

Recently, in a big step, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized the properties of ** Urvashi Rautela **, former TMC MP ** Mimi Chakraborty ** and Bengali actor ** Ankush Hazra ** and many other actresses. According to the information, cricketer **Yuvraj Singh**, **Robin Uthappa**, actors **Sonu Sood**, **Neha Sharma** and others have also been included in this action.

Properties worth crores confiscated

ED attached assets worth Rs 2.5 crore of **Yuvraj Singh**, Rs 8.26 lakh of **Robin Uthappa**, Rs 2.02 crore of **Urvashi Rautela**’s mother, Rs 1 crore of **Sonu Sood**, Rs 59 lakh of **Mimi Chakraborty**, and Rs 47.20 lakh of **Ankush Hazra** in the money laundering case related to **1*Bet** Is.

This investigation is especially related to illegal betting apps, in which it has been alleged that these stars have defrauded people and investors of crores of rupees or have committed tax evasion on a large scale.

The company claims that **1*Bet** is a globally recognized bookie, which has been active in the betting industry for the last 18 years, and its customers can bet on thousands of sporting events. The company’s website and apps are available in 70 languages.

Total assets worth Rs 7.93 crore attached

A total of assets worth Rs 7.93 crore have been attached in this action. Earlier, ED had also taken action against properties worth Rs 4.55 crore of **Shikhar Dhawan** and Rs 6.64 crore of **Suresh Raina**. So far, ED has attached properties worth Rs 19.07 crore in this case.

what was the whole matter

The ED investigation revealed that **1*Bet** and its other brands, such as **1*Bat** and **Sporting Lines**, were running online betting and gambling business in India without any permission.

According to the investigation, these celebrities had entered into endorsement deals with foreign companies and participated in advertisements through videos and social media to promote **1*Bet**. ED also said that the money received from them was not sent directly to India, but was sent through foreign routes, due to which the real source could not be traced. This money was generated from illegal betting, which was done using fraudulent agreements to make it appear fair.