Archive · 29 Sep 2025
ED to Attach Assets of Celebrities in 1xBet Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) plans to seize assets from athletes and actors.
This is related to the online betting platform 1xBet.
The ED suspects these individuals used endorsement fees to buy assets.
The ED will seize assets under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Celebrities, including cricketers and actors, have been questioned.
Some assets are located abroad.
The government recently banned online gaming.
ED is preparing to attach assets of sportspersons and actors.
Case is linked to the online betting platform 1xBet.
Celebrities allegedly used endorsement fees to acquire assets.
Attachments will be made under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Several celebrities have been questioned by the ED.
- Who
- ED, sportspersons, actors
- What
- ED to attach assets linked to 1xBet
- When
- Investigation ongoing, attachment order soon
- Where
- India, UAE
- Why
- Combating money laundering related to online betting
Government
1xBet/Celebrities
Legality
Government
Online betting is illegal, prompting the ban on online gaming.
1xBet/Celebrities
1xBet claims to be a globally recognized bookmaker. Celebrities may claim to be unaware of the platform's legality.
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Entities Investigated
- Sportspersons, actors, influencers
- Online Platform
- 1xBet
- Law
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
- Actions
- Asset attachment and questioning
- Location of Assets
- India, UAE
Sources
ED to attach assets of some cricketers, actors in online betting case
ED to attach assets of some cricketers, actors in online betting case
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