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šŸ“° Vijay Deverakonda ED summon: Illegal betting app probe hits TollywoodšŸ”

TL;DR:Actor Vijay Deverakonda appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad on 6 August 2025Ā for questioning in a PMLA case linked to alleged illegal online betting apps šŸ˜‰. He has denied taking any money and assured full cooperation šŸŽ¬. #Vijay #ED #Telangana

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šŸ“¢ Main Story

1. What Happened?

Vijay Deverakonda went to the ED’s Basheerbagh office on 6 August 2025Ā around 11 a.m. to answer questions under the Prevention of Money Laundering ActĀ (PMLA), related to illegal online betting platforms like Junglee Rummy, JeetWin, Lotus365 etc.

The agency’s case comes from an ECIR filed against 29 individuals, including celebrities and influencers, across multiple FIRs by Telangana Police.

2. Flashback / Context

Previously, Prakash RajĀ appeared on 30 July 2025, stating his dealings with a mobile gaming app in 2016 but denied accepting any money, citing moral reasons.Vijay and others were also summoned—Rana Daggubati was rescheduled to appear on 11 August, and Lakshmi Manchu on 13 August.

3. Who Gains & Who Loses?

Winners:

  • ED gets to show it’s acting on celeb‑led promotion of illegal gambling.

  • Public interest if regulation tightens.

Losers:

  • Vijay Deverakonda’s brand reputation may take a hit, at least over social media chatter.

  • Online betting platforms lose credibility if their celeb promotions collapse.

4. People’s Angle

Youth who followed these celebs and clicked on such apps might now worry about falling victim to deceptive schemes. ₹ crores allegedly laundered via these platforms mean real financial pain for families.Vijay says his contract with the gaming platform A23Ā ended in 2023 and was limited to skill‑based gaming, not betting apps.

5. MediaFx Take

Bro, celebs must vet what they promote! Ensuring it's legal before flashing ₹ signs on reels helps everyone chill later. 🚫 Don’t let flashy ads lure your friends into financial traps.


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