ED summons former cricketers Robin Uthappa and Yuvraj Singh in betting app linked PMLA case

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former cricketers Robin Uthappa and Yuvraj Singh for questioning in an online betting-linked money laundering case. Uthappa has been asked to appear on September 22, while Yuvraj Singh has been called on September 23.

Actor Sonu Sood has also been summoned for questioning.

The federal probe agency has questioned former cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan over the last few weeks.

It also recorded the statement of former TMC MP and actor Mimi Chakraborty in this case on Monday.

Bengali actor Ankush Hazra appeared before the ED on Tuesday on his scheduled summons in the case, while actor Urvashi Rautela, the India brand ambassador of 1xBet, is yet to appear on her given date for Tuesday, the sources said.

The probe pertains to alleged illegal betting apps that are stated to have duped numerous people and investors worth crores of rupees or have evaded a huge amount of taxes.

According to the company, 1xBet is a globally recognised bookmaker with 18 years in the betting industry. The brand's customers can place bets on thousands of sporting events, with the company's website and app available in 70 languages, according to the company. (PTI)