Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an ongoing probe into the promotion of a betting application. The development places the star batsman under scrutiny as investigators look into the wider network of endorsements and financial transactions linked to online betting platforms.
According to officials, the case pertains to 1xBet, a global online betting company that has been under the scanner for alleged violations of Indian laws, including possible money laundering activities. Investigators allege that Dhawan promoted the application through his social media platforms, thereby amplifying its reach among Indian users despite betting being largely prohibited in the country. The ED is examining whether such promotional activities contributed to the company’s operations in India and if they fall within the ambit of financial irregularities.
The cricketer has now been asked to appear before the agency and provide a detailed statement regarding his association with the platform. Sources indicate that the ED’s questioning will focus on the nature of his agreement with the betting company, financial transactions involved, and whether he was aware of the legal implications of promoting such services. The summons marks a significant step in the agency’s investigation, which has already cast a spotlight on several celebrities and influencers linked to the endorsement of betting and gaming apps.
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