Mahadev Online Betting App Case: Shraddha Kapoor, Kapil Sharma, Hina Khan Summoned By ED In Connection To The Ongoing Case- Read Reports
ED had earlier summoned Ranbir Kapoor for his connection to the case, now they have issues summons to Shraddha Kapoor, Huma Qureshi, Hina Khan and Kapil Sharma
Days after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor for questioning in the Mahadev online betting app case, on Thursday, it has called for actresses Shraddha Kapoor, Huma Qureshi, Hina Khan and comedian Kapil Sharma in connection to the same case. According to a report by the Indian Express, they have been summoned for promoting the application.
The media publication states that despite not wanting to divulge into further details of the case, a senior official from the ED confirmed the above mentioned development. The official also shared that the actors were summoned for questioning because the ED wanted to inquire about the payments they have been receiving for promoting the app. For the unversed, Ranbir was summoned by the ED on Wednesday, however, as per the publication, he wrote to the agency and sought more time to appear before them. ALSO READ: Ranbir Kapoor Summoned By ED In Mahadev Online Betting App Case; Actor Allegedly Received Payments For Carrying Out Promotional Activities-READ BELOW
Talking about the app, Mahadev Online Book provides an online platform to its users for illegal betting on multiple live games like poker, chance games, cricket, badminton, tennis, football and many other card games. It even provides an avenue to bet on different elections in India. The application also provides a facility to play many card games like teen patti, poker and dragon tiger to name a few.
The media report goes on to state that many celebrities have endorsed these betting entities and performed at their functions for hefty fees that are layered through dubious transactions. In August, the agency arrested businessmen Sunil Dammani and Anil Dammani, assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Chandra Bhushan Verma, and Satish Chandrakar in connection to the case. So far the ED has conducted searches in over 39 locations across Mumbai, Kolkata, Bhopal and Raipur. They have seized illegal assets worth Rs 417 crores.
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