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‘Wanted’ Actor Prakash Raj Appears Before Enforcement Directorate in Alleged Betting App Case

HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, JUL 30 – Prakash Raj is among 29 celebrities summoned for allegedly endorsing illegal betting apps that generated illicit funds, according to Enforcement Directorate sources.

  • In Hyderabad, Actor Prakash Raj appeared before the Enforcement Directorate on Jul 30, 2025, for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged promotion of illegal betting apps.
  • The ED registered its probe after five FIRs were filed by Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Police on July 23, 2025, prompted by PM Phanindra Sarma's petition, leading to Prakash Raj’s questioning.
  • The ED filed an ECIR against 29 actors and influencers under the Public Gambling Act, 1867, alleging platforms generated crores of rupees and celebrities endorsed apps like Junglee Rummy and JeetWin.
  • The ED will record the actors’ statements under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, with Vijay Deverakonda and Manchu Lakshmi scheduled for questioning on August 6 and August 13.
  • Raj’s appearance marks an intensified phase of the ED probe, with Officer G Ramesh Naidu and Inspector K Kranthi Kumar emphasizing a strong stand against exploitation.
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Actor Prakash Raj appears before ED officials in Hyderabad in online betting linked PMLA case  - The Tribune

ED had also summoned actors Rana Daggubati, Vijay Deverakonda and Lakshmi Manchu for questioning.

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Betting app case: Actor Prakash Raj appears before India investigative agency

He is among the many celebrities summoned by the Enforcement Directorate for allegedly promoting illegal betting and gambling apps on social media

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Prakash Raj makes ED appearance in Hyderabad in betting apps promotion case - The Statesman

Actor Prakash Raj questioned by ED in Hyderabad over alleged promotion of illegal online betting apps involving several celebrities.

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‘Wanted’ actor Prakash Raj appears before Enforcement Directorate in alleged betting app case

Actor Prakash Raj appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad regarding a case linked to the promotion of online betting games.

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Actor Prakash Raj appears before ED in Hyderabad in online betting apps case

Actor Prakash Raj appeared before the ED in Hyderabad in connection with an alleged online betting app scam. The case involves 29 celebrities named in a Cyberabad police FIR. Investigations into financial trails continue.

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Betting App Scam: Actor Prakash Raj Appears Before ED in Hyderabad in Online Betting Linked PMLA Case | 📰 LatestLY

Actor Prakash Raj on Wednesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the case relating to alleged promotion of illegal betting apps. Prakash Raj reached the regional office of the Enforcement Directorate at Basheerbagh here around 10 a.m. 📰 Betting App Scam: Actor Prakash Raj Appears Before ED in Hyderabad in Online Betting Linked PMLA Case.

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