Shraddha Kapoor to appear before ED in Mahadev app scam case. Ranbir Kapoor seeks a two-week delay. Get the latest on the investigation into the Mahadev app scam.
In the unfolding Mahadev app scam, Bollywood stars Shraddha Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor have found themselves embroiled in a financial probe by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Both actors have been summoned in connection with their alleged involvement in promoting the Mahadev app, which is suspected of facilitating illegal betting activities.
Shraddha Kapoor Faces ED, Ranbir Kapoor Requests Delay
- Today, the Enforcement Directorate has summoned actor Shraddha Kapoor to answer questions related to her association with the Mahadev betting app. She stands accused of promoting the illegal application, with suspicions arising that the payments she received may constitute proceeds of a criminal operation.
- On October 5th, the ED also summoned Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor as part of the ongoing investigation into the Mahadev betting app. Ranbir Kapoor faces allegations of promoting the “illegal” betting app and accepting payments that the ED deems to be illicit gains.
- Interestingly, Ranbir Kapoor, who was initially supposed to appear before the agency on October 6th at its regional office in Raipur, has requested a two-week extension to prepare his response.
Other Celebrities Under Scrutiny
- Comedian Kapil Sharma, along with actors Huma Qureshi and Hina Khan, have also been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the money laundering probe linked to the Mahadev betting app case. Each of them is expected to provide insights into their involvement with the app’s promotion.
- Sources suggest that approximately 14 to 15 other celebrities and actors are under the ED’s scanner in this case and may face summons in the near future.
The Mahadev App Scam Unveiled
- The ED has raised grave allegations against the Mahadev app, contending that it operates as an umbrella syndicate that provides online platforms to illegal betting websites. These platforms facilitate the enrollment of new users, create user IDs, and engage in money laundering through a complex network of benami bank accounts.
- The ED’s investigation reveals that the Mahadev Online Book App is operated from a central head office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The app operates by franchising “Panel/Branches” to associates, sharing profits on a 70-30 ratio.
- To funnel the proceeds of betting to offshore accounts, the operation involves large-scale hawala transactions. Furthermore, substantial cash expenditures have been incurred within India for advertising betting websites to attract new users and franchise seekers.
The Mahadev app scam continues to unravel, casting a shadow over the involvement of Bollywood celebrities. As Shraddha Kapoor faces the ED’s questioning and Ranbir Kapoor seeks a delay, the investigation promises to shed light on the alleged illicit activities surrounding this controversial gaming app.