ED summons Yuvraj Singh, Sonu Sood in on-line betting cash laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday summoned former Indian cricket star Yuvraj Singh and Bollywood actor Sonu Sood for questioning in reference to an alleged on-line betting-linked cash laundering investigation, based on PTI sources. The central probe company set the date for the ex cricket star's questioning as September 23 and Sood's questioning for the following day.

Earlier within the day, PTI had reported that ex cricketer Robin Uthappa has additionally been summoned for questioning on September 22. In the meantime, to date Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan have been questioned in the previous few weeks.

The ED is probing alleged unlawful betting functions that reportedly duped buyers and the general public of crores of rupees whereas additionally evading substantial taxes. Authorities are analyzing the monetary transactions linked to those platforms to hint any violations underneath anti-money laundering legal guidelines.
The probe reportedly entails apps comparable to 1xBet, a globally acknowledged bookmaker working for over 18 years. The platform allowed clients to position bets on hundreds of sporting occasions, and its web site and app can be found in 70 languages, based on firm statements.

The ED is analyzing whether or not funds routed via such platforms have been concerned in laundering illicit proceeds, and whether or not taxes on winnings and operations have been correctly accounted for.