Overview

• Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh and actor–influencer Anveshi Jain appeared in New Delhi, where the ED recorded their statements under the PMLA.
• Robin Uthappa was questioned for more than eight hours on Monday, and actor Sonu Sood has been summoned to appear next.
• The ED is collecting contracts, emails, and payment details from celebrities, including who approached them, how and where they were paid, and whether they knew betting is illegal in India.
• The case centers on 1xBet’s operations in India, with officials alleging user fraud worth crores and significant tax evasion, and follows earlier questioning of Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, Mimi Chakraborty, and Ankush Hazra.
• Authorities have recently tightened rules by banning real-money online gaming, and the ED has also sought advertising and placement records from platforms such as Google and Facebook.