Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Rana Daggubati Summons in Betting App Case Rescheduled by ED
Some actors are being investigated because they might have helped promote illegal online betting apps.
The government suspects these apps are laundering money, meaning they're moving large sums of money in ways that aren't allowed.
One actor, Rana Daggubati, was supposed to answer questions from investigators, but he was busy filming a movie and asked for more time.
He will now meet with them on August 11.
Other actors like Prakash Raj and Vijay Deverakonda have also been asked to talk to the investigators.
The investigators want to know if the actors knowingly promoted these apps.
Some of the actors have previously said that they were not aware of the full details or that they ended their contracts over ethical issues.
Actor Rana Daggubati sought a new date to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case.
The case involves alleged promotion of illegal online betting apps.
Daggubati was initially summoned to appear on July 23 but requested a deferment due to a film shoot.
The ED has rescheduled his appearance to August 11.
Other actors, including Prakash Raj, Vijay Deverakonda, and Lakshmi Manchu, have also been summoned.
- Who
- Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj, Vijay Deverakonda, and Lakshmi Manchu are among those summoned by the ED.
- What
- The ED is investigating Rana Daggubati and others for allegedly promoting illegal online betting apps.
- When
- Rana Daggubati has been summoned to appear on August 11. Other actors were summoned in July and August.
- Where
- The investigation is being conducted at the ED's zonal office.
- Why
- The ED is investigating the actors for potential money laundering related to the promotion of illegal online betting apps.
Those Summoned
ED
Knowledge of App Functioning
Those Summoned
ED believes actors knowingly promoted the illegal apps for money laundering.
ED
Some actors claim they were unaware of the app's function, or only endorsed legally permitted games.
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Case
- Money laundering linked to illegal online betting
- Actor Summoned
- Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj, Vijay Deverakonda, Lakshmi Manchu
- Daggubati's New Date
- August 11
- Apps Involved
- Junglee Rummy, JeetWin, Lotus365, etc.
- Legal Act
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
