- India,
- 14-Sep-2025 06:10 PM IST
ED Summon: Many big film stars have been caught in legal trouble so far in the case of promoting betting apps on social media platforms. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has so far issued summons to about 25 stars in this case, including names like Prakash Raj, Nidhi Agarwal, Rana Daggubati and Vijay Deverakonda. Now the names of two more actresses have been added to this list - Bollywood's Urvashi Rautela and Bengali cinema's famous actress and former TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty.Summons to Urvashi and MimiThe Enforcement Directorate has issued summons to Urvashi Rautela and Mimi Chakraborty in connection with the promotion of an illegal betting app called 1xBet. Mimi Chakraborty has been asked to appear at the ED's Delhi headquarters on September 15, 2025, while Urvashi Rautela will have to appear on September 16, 2025. The ED has already questioned many actors and cricketers in this case, and now this investigation is deepening.These stars are also accusedSo far, many big names have come under the legal purview in the case of promoting betting apps. Stars like actors Rana Daggubati, Vijay Deverakonda, Prakash Raj, Manchu Lakshmi and Nidhi Agarwal were also issued summons by the ED. Many of these stars have appeared before the ED in connection with the investigation. They are accused of playing a role in promoting online betting, which is considered illegal in India.Social impact of betting appsBetting apps not only promote gambling addiction, but it also causes financial crisis. Especially when celebrities promote these apps, it has a profound impact on youth and children. These platforms specifically target the youth, luring them to gambling by luring them with the promise of making easy money. Police and experts say that these apps exploit unemployed youth by giving them false hopes.
