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ED Summons Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa and Sonu Sood as 1xBet Money-Laundering Probe Expands

Investigators are tracing endorsement deals and advertising flows tied to the offshore betting platform while recording statements under the PMLA.

Overview

  • Summons schedules set: Robin Uthappa on September 22, Yuvraj Singh on September 23, and Sonu Sood on September 24 at the ED’s Delhi headquarters.
  • Mimi Chakraborty’s statement was recorded on September 15; Ankush Hazra appeared on September 16; Urvashi Rautela, who was called for September 16, had not appeared at the time of reporting, officials said.
  • Former cricketers Shikhar Dhawan (questioned on September 4) and Suresh Raina (questioned in August) have already been examined about promotional links and payments.
  • The ED says it is examining whether celebrity promotions lent credibility to 1xBet and is collecting contracts, payment records and communication trails, with statements taken under PMLA provisions.
  • The probe also covers surrogate advertising and media buys, with Google and Meta representatives questioned in July, and follows recent federal action including thousands of blocking orders and a new online gaming law.