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Rana Daggubati Questioned by Telangana SIT in Betting-App Promotion Probe

The case examines celebrity contracts under the TS Gaming Act with IT Act provisions after a complaint about misleading betting app promotions.

Overview

  • The Tollywood actor appeared at the Hyderabad SIT office on Saturday and was questioned for several hours.
  • Speaking to reporters afterward, he said he would help authorities communicate the right message about gaming and betting apps.
  • An FIR filed earlier this year lists 25 celebrities and influencers for allegedly promoting illegal online betting platforms.
  • Police cite suspected violations of the Telangana Gaming Act and the Information Technology Act, including Section 66(D).
  • The probe led by Officer G Ramesh Naidu is reviewing promotional agreements and financial transactions tied to the endorsements.