Actor Daggubati Rana seeks more time from ED in Hyderabad illegal betting apps case
The ED is examining their financial transactions and digital activities for alleged violations under Sections 318(4) and 112 read with Section 49 of the Bharat Nyay Sanhita, Section 4 of the Telangana State Gaming Act, and Section 66-D of the Information Technology Act, provisions that deal with fraudulent activities, illegal gaming promotions, and online deception.According to the FIR, Daggubati and Raj promoted Junglee Rummy, Deverakonda endorsed A23, Manchu was associated with Yolo 247, Praneetha with Fairplay, and Agarwal with Jeet Win. The actors and influencers allegedly promoted these platforms through online advertisements that may have encouraged illegal gambling.In a statement, Prakash Raj clarified that he promoted a gaming app in 2016 but withdrew in 2017, saying he had not endorsed any such apps since then. 'I will respond if approached by the police,' he wrote on X.Daggubati, for his part, said his endorsement of a skill-based gaming platform ended in 2017 and was limited to legally permitted jurisdictions, with his legal team ensuring compliance based on the Supreme Court's distinction between skill-based gaming and gambling.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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