ED summons Kapil Sharma, Huma Qureshi, Hina Khan in Mahadev gambling app case | Bollywood

Kapil Sharma and Hina Khan seek appearance before central authorities following reports that many celebrities are being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with Mahadev’s money laundering case It was done. Their names came up after actor Ranbir Kapoor was called out the day before. The comedian and actor have been served with subpoenas and are scheduled to appear before Friday’s ED. Also read: Ranbir Kapoor not summoned as a suspect but summoned to understand Mahadev money laundering scam: report

Kapil Sharma and Hina Khan summoned

News agency ANI tweeted, “ED summons comedian Kapil Sharma and actor Huma Qureshi in connection with Mahadev gambling app case: ED Sources.” According to a report in News18, actor Hina Khan was also called for the same purpose.

Ranbir Kapoor gets a call from ED

Ranbir Kapoor reportedly received a call earlier to understand his knowledge about the source of funds he received for promoting a betting app. According to a report in News18, the agency has asked the actor to appear at its office in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on October 6.

“Ranbir Kapoor has been summoned to understand the gambling transactions. He has not been summoned as an accused yet at this time. His questioning is important to know his knowledge regarding the source of the funds he received. It could indicate the plans of the promoters and their entities,” an ED source close to the development was quoted in the same report.

It also said, “Ranbir Kapoor may not be involved in the conspiracy, but he is very important in understanding the scam,” adding that Ranbir is involved in promotional activities for the gambling app in question. He is said to have received compensation for this. Reportedly, many other celebrities and actors will do the same. Was immediately summoned for the same.

ED sources reported that as many as 17 Bollywood celebrities are involved in the process. This includes Shraddha Kapoor, Tiger Shroff and Sonakshi Sinha, who attended or performed at the company’s president Sourav Chandrakar’s wedding in February this year and the company’s success party in September 2022. .

What is Mahadev Betting App Case?

The Mahadev app enabled illegal betting on various online games such as poker, card games, games of chance, badminton, tennis, soccer, and cricket. The app is said to be run by Dubai-based Saurabh and Ravi Uppal. The company operates in Dubai, where gambling is legal, but illegal in India.