East India All -round Suresh Raina Earlier appeared Enforcement Directorate On Wednesday, as part of the money laundering investigation related to illegal online betting platform 1xbetRecording its statement under the agency Money Laundering Act (PMLA) prevention To determine whether his alleged support for platforms has played a role in attracting users to an illegal betting network.
Why Ed Suresh is questioning Raina
The ED summons to Raina stems from the suspicion that he may be connected to 1xbet through promotional activities, despite the stage ban in India. Officials believe that support by public data not only promotes visibility for such an app, but also gives them reliability in the eyes of potential users. According to investigators, 1xbet is working in violation of several laws and government instructions, making it an important target in the agency action on online betting.
History of Ed of action against cricket betting racket
Raina is part of a comprehensive campaign to eliminate the money laundering network associated with betting by Saman ED. In 2024, the agency attached assets worth IN 337 crore in betting cases Indian Premier League (IPL) Match. By interrogating the famous celebrities and the affected, the ED aims to establish whether the promotional relationship for illegal betting platforms forms a link in the laundering chain.
In particular, data indicates that illegal betting has reached dangerous levels in India. About 22 crore people are estimated to use the betting app, with about half of regular participants. In the first three months of 2025 alone, such platforms allegedly recorded more than 1.6 billion trips. The market costs around $ 100 million, while tax evasion related to these functions is estimated ₹ 27,000 crore annually. Officials have warned that the spread of these apps creates important economic and legal challenges.
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