Archive · 13 Nov 2025
CID Questions Prakash Raj on Betting App Promotions
Imagine there are apps that let people bet money, kind of like gambling, but they're not supposed to be there.
Police in Telangana are looking into why some famous people, like actor Prakash Raj, helped tell others about these apps.
The police think these apps trick people by pretending to be games.
They have asked Prakash Raj questions about his involvement.
He says he stopped promoting such apps a long time ago and didn't even get paid for one promotion.
Many other actors and influencers are also being investigated for similar reasons.
These apps have become very popular but have caused big problems for many people, including financial loss and sadness.
Telangana CID questioned actor Prakash Raj on Wednesday about promoting illegal betting apps.
The investigation is part of a larger probe into celebrities and influencers involved in online betting scams across multiple states.
Prakash Raj had previously appeared before the ED in July for a money laundering probe related to betting app promotions.
The actor claims he ceased promoting such apps by 2017 and did not receive payment for a 2016 endorsement.
The probe follows raids, arrests of organizers, and seizure of evidence linked to several illegal betting apps, with millions of downloads nationwide causing financial and psychological distress.
- Who
- Telangana CID and film actor Prakash Raj
- What
- Prakash Raj was questioned by the CID regarding his alleged role in promoting unlawful betting applications.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- As part of a wider investigation into celebrities and influencers tied to online betting scams.
- Investigation Agency
- Telangana Crime Investigation Department (CID)
- Date of Questioning
- Wednesday
- Allegation
- Promoting unlawful betting applications
- Related Apps
- Taj0077, Fairplay.live, Andhra365, Vlbook, Telugu365, Yes365
- Previous Scrutiny
- Enforcement Directorate (ED) probe for money laundering on July 30
- Actor's Stance
- Did not receive payment, withdrew endorsements by 2017