**Urvashi Rautela Appears Before ED in Illegal Betting App Case**
*By Isha Sharma | Sep 30, 2025 | 12:01 pm*
Bollywood actor Urvashi Rautela appeared at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office on Tuesday after being summoned as part of an ongoing investigation into the illegal betting app, 1xBet. The probe centers around a money laundering case linked to the betting platform.
Earlier, TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty was also summoned by the ED, which believes both actresses have connections to 1xBet through brand endorsements.
### Investigation into Illegal Betting Platforms and Celebrity Promoters
The ED’s inquiry into 1xBet is part of a broader crackdown on illegal betting platforms and their celebrity promoters. Several high-profile individuals, including cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina, have already been summoned in relation to the investigation.
Urvashi Rautela’s statements will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), according to reports from PTI.
### Proceedings Against Actors Involved in Betting Promotions
In May, Telangana Police booked 25 actors, including Rana Daggubati and Prakash Raj, for allegedly promoting betting platforms. Both actors have denied any wrongdoing, stating they only endorsed platforms legal in regions permitting online skill-based games.
Other celebrities named in the case include Manchu Lakshmi, Nidhi Agarwal, Ananya Nagalla, and TV anchor Srimukhi.
Earlier this year, actress Kangana Ranaut publicly criticized celebrities for endorsing betting apps, revealing that she had turned down several lucrative offers to promote such platforms.
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The investigation continues as authorities aim to crack down on illegal betting and money laundering activities involving prominent figures from the entertainment and sports industries.
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