Prakash Raj appeared earlier than the Enforcement Directorate in a cash laundering case linked to unlawful betting apps. He clarified he by no means took cash for the endorsement, stepped away on ethical grounds, and dismissed claims of political concentrating on, calling it a routine inquiry.
Explains his previous affiliation with the app
Talking to the media after his questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Prakash clarified that his involvement was restricted to endorsing a betting app again in 2016—an affiliation he selected to step away from on ethical grounds. He acknowledged that he had not acquired any fee from the endorsement and had cooperated absolutely with the officers by offering all related info. Emphasizing that the ED officers had been merely doing their responsibility, the actor dismissed any claims of a witch-hunt or political agenda, including that he was fulfilling his duty as a citizen by cooperating with the investigation.
Different celebrities below ED scanner
In reference to the identical cash laundering probe into unlawful on-line betting platforms, the Enforcement Directorate has additionally summoned actors Rana Daggubati, Vijay Deverakonda, and Lakshmi Manchu for questioning. Rana was initially requested to seem on July 23 however sought a deferment; the ED has now rescheduled his look for August 11. Vijay Deverakonda has been summoned for August 6, whereas Lakshmi Manchu is anticipated to seem on August 13.
FIRs set off probe throughout states
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched its investigation primarily based on not less than 5 FIRs filed by state police forces throughout the nation. In March, actor Prakash Raj was amongst 25 celebrities and influencers named in an FIR filed by the Telangana police in reference to the promotion of unlawful on-line betting platforms.In a video submit on his X account, Prakash had clarified his stance and stated, “This occurred round 9 years again. Since then, I’ve not completed any advertisements which promote on-line playing. In 2021, I believe it the corporate will need to have offered this app to another person, who used a few snippets of me on social media. We did ship them a discover and an e-mail. I stated, ‘Look, I’m not part of it. I’ve stated no. I instructed them they couldn’t illegally use my snippets because the contract has been expired.’ They stopped after that. That is my reply to all that I’ve taken a acutely aware resolution to not promote betting apps. I say to all kids, don’t be sufferer to such playing as a result of it ruins lives. Say no to betting apps.”