ED tightens its grip in betting app case, summons issued to Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa, Sonu Sood also called for questioning.
- bySherya
- 16 Sep, 2025

ED Betting App Case: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned several celebrities for questioning in the money laundering case related to the betting app. Summons have been issued to Yuvraj Singh, Sonu Sood and Robin Uthappa.
The Enforcement Directorate ( ED) has started a major crackdown in the money laundering case related to illegal betting app 1xBet . Many famous personalities have been summoned for questioning in this case. The ED has summoned former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh to appear at the Delhi headquarters on September 23. At the same time, actor Sonu Sood has been called for questioning on September 24. Cricketer Robin Uthappa has also been issued a summon on September 22.
Cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan have also been questioned in this case. Meanwhile, Bengali actor Ankush Hazra reached the ED office and the agency has also questioned former TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty. According to sources, actress Urvashi Rautela has not yet clarified to the ED whether she will join the interrogation or not. The agency is currently waiting for her stand.
These Indian cricketers have already been questioned
In this case, ED has already questioned Indian cricketers Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh. Now Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa have been summoned on charges related to the promotion of online betting app 1xBet . Robin Uthappa was an important part of the Indian team that won the first T20 World Cup played in 2007. Under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India created history by defeating Pakistan by 5 runs in a thrilling final match. Uthappa contributed 8 runs in that final.
What is the matter?
This investigation is related to alleged illegal online betting apps . It is alleged that through this app, many investors and common people were defrauded of crores of rupees, as well as tax evasion on a large scale. On the other hand, the company claims that 1xBet is a global platform with 18 years of experience in the betting industry. According to the company, users associated with their platform get the facility to bet on thousands of sporting events. Also, their website and mobile app are available in more than 70 languages.