The ED is set to summon several Bollywood celebrities to promote the controversial Mahadev Book betting app. The list includes Sonakshi Sinha, Shraddha Kapoor, Guru Randhawa, Urvashi Rautela, Daisy Shah
Celebrities and Mahadev App Endorsements
Several celebrities have endorsed the Mahadev Book betting app on social media platforms. In videos, these stars encouraged users to create accounts on the app. However, the controversy surrounding the app lies in its offshore operation. The use of fraudulent document-based bank accounts has added complexity to the ongoing investigation.
Scrutinizing Celebrity Involvement
The Enforcement Directorate is currently delving into the social media accounts of these celebrities. In order to gain insights into how their endorsements unfolded. The primary focus is to ascertain the nature of payments received by these celebrities. Additionally, investigators aim to trace the sources of these payments. ED will also identify the individuals responsible for recruiting these celebrities to promote the app.
Exploring Hawala Connections
As part of the investigation, the Enforcement Directorate is also exploring the possibility that the financial transactions related to the app may be connected to a hawala network. This line of inquiry seeks to uncover any potential links between the money involved in endorsements and clandestine financial systems. Furthermore, investigators are examining whether any cricketers were involved in the promotion of the betting app, although as of now, no direct connections between cricketers and the app have been established.
The investigation into the Mahadev Book betting app is ongoing as the Enforcement Directorate diligently examines the roles played by celebrities in endorsing the app, the payments received, and the potential sources of funding for this controversial platform. As these high-profile celebrities face inquiries, the case continues to unravel the intricate web surrounding the app’s operations and its endorsement by public figures.
