Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Nidhhi Agerwal Appears Before ED in Illegal Betting App Case
Nidhhi Agerwal went to the Enforcement Directorate office in Hyderabad for questioning.
The questioning is connected to an investigation into the promotion of illegal betting apps.
She had already spoken to the Hyderabad CID about the matter.
Police say that 21 celebrities have been booked in the wider case.
A complaint alleged that celebrities and influencers encouraged people to use gambling apps.
The complaint said some young people invested money after seeing these promotions.
Several other well-known people were also named in the police case.
The Enforcement Directorate investigation is still continuing.
Actress Nidhhi Agerwal appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad for questioning over an alleged illegal betting app promotion case.
She was seen arriving at the ED office under police security, months after appearing before the Hyderabad CID.
Authorities have reportedly booked 21 celebrities in the wider investigation into alleged promotion of betting and gambling apps.
A Telangana Police FIR named several celebrities and influencers, including Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj, Vijay Deverakonda and Manchu Lakshmi.
The Supreme Court said earlier this month that it would list pleas seeking stricter regulation of online and offline betting apps for final hearing.
- Who
- Actress Nidhhi Agerwal was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate; 21 celebrities have reportedly been booked in the wider investigation.
- What
- Authorities are investigating alleged promotion of illegal betting and gambling apps by celebrities and influencers.
- When
- Nidhhi Agerwal appeared on Wednesday; the complaint was lodged on March 19 last year, and the Supreme Court discussed related pleas earlier this month.
- Where
- The questioning took place at the Enforcement Directorate office in Hyderabad, following an FIR at Miyapur Police Station.
- Why
- The investigation follows allegations that celebrities and influencers promoted gambling apps and influenced people to invest money in them.
- Person questioned
- Nidhhi Agerwal
- Investigating agency
- Enforcement Directorate
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Wider case
- Authorities have reportedly booked 21 celebrities.
- Police complaint
- Filed by businessman PM Phanindra Sarma on March 19 last year.
- Police station
- Miyapur Police Station, Hyderabad
- Related court development
- The Supreme Court said it would list pleas seeking strict regulation of online and offline betting apps for final hearing.