Betting app case: Actor Rana Daggubati appears before ED in Hyderabad
His appearance before ED is part of the agency's ongoing investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) into promotional campaigns that allegedly disguised unregulated gambling apps as entertainment or charity-linked initiatives. Officials said Mr. Rana's statements will be cross-verified with material already on record and testimonies from other individuals examined in the case.
The agency has so far summoned 29 people, including actors, YouTubers, and social media influencers, to ascertain whether such campaigns were isolated endorsements or part of a larger, coordinated effort to bypass regulatory restrictions.
Actor Prakash Raj was the first to be questioned on July 30, while Vijay Deverakonda appeared on August 6. Actor Manchu Lakshmi is scheduled to appear on August 13.
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