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Telangana CID Questions Nidhhi Agerwal, Sreemukhi in Betting-App Investigation

The CID is tracing endorsement payments to assess liability after taking over cases tied to alleged cheating by betting apps.

Overview

  • Actress Nidhhi Agerwal, presenter Sreemukhi and influencer Amrutha Chowdhary appeared before CID officials in Hyderabad on November 21, with statements recorded.
  • Investigators sought details on payments received, the number of platforms promoted and the intermediaries who arranged the endorsements.
  • The recent round of questioning follows earlier CID sessions with actors Prakash Raj, Vijay Deverakonda and Rana Daggubati.
  • Cases have been registered against 29 persons and alleged app organisers accused of cheating users, with complaints citing financial distress and suicides.
  • Officials say next steps will follow the financial trail and testimony gathered as the CID leads the expanded probe.