The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor in the infamous Mahadev online betting app case. He has been summoned on October 6. He was endorsing the online betting app, and thus, he has received the summons.
According to ED sources, they will record Ranbir's statement as a witness. Ranbir is allegedly involved in promoting and endorsing the Mahadev betting app on various social media platforms. Mahadev Book app is an online betting platform that is being investigated by the ED and the police due to its illegal money laundering activities.
During the investigation, the agency found that Ranbir Kapoor promoted a subsidiary app, which is also promoted by Mahadev Book app promoters, allegedly the actor received cash for the promotion, sources said. The agency found that Ranbir Kapoor has been a social media influencer for the online betting platform.
ED officials aim to determine when he began promoting the app, the amount of money he received for these promotions, and the method of payment (whether by check or in cash). They also aim to seek information about individuals with whom he came into contact for promotional purposes and wish to confirm if any contracts were signed.