đ° Vijay Deverakonda ED summon: Illegal betting app probe hits Tollywoodđ
- MediaFx
- Aug 6, 2025
- 2 min read
TL;DR:Actor Vijay Deverakonda appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad on 6 August 2025 for questioning in a PMLA case linked to alleged illegal online betting apps đ. He has denied taking any money and assured full cooperation đŹ. #Vijay #ED #Telangana
đ˘ Main Story
1. What Happened?
Vijay Deverakonda went to the EDâs Basheerbagh office on 6 August 2025 around 11âŻa.m. to answer questions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), related to illegal online betting platforms like Junglee Rummy, JeetWin, Lotus365 etc.
The agencyâs case comes from an ECIR filed against 29 individuals, including celebrities and influencers, across multiple FIRs by Telangana Police.
2. Flashback / Context
Previously, Prakash Raj 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 summonedâRana Daggubati was rescheduled to appear on 11 August, and Lakshmi Manchu on 13 August.
3. Who Gains & Who Loses?
Winners:
ED gets to show itâs acting on celebâled promotion of illegal gambling.
Public interest if regulation tightens.
Losers:
Vijay Deverakondaâs brand reputation may take a hit, at least over social media chatter.
Online betting platforms lose credibility if their celeb promotions collapse.
4. Peopleâs Angle
Youth who followed these celebs and clicked on such apps might now worry about falling victim to deceptive schemes. âš crores allegedly laundered via these platforms mean real financial pain for families.Vijay says his contract with the gaming platform A23Â ended in 2023 and was limited to skillâbased gaming, not betting apps.
5. MediaFx Take
Bro, celebs must vet what they promote! Ensuring it's legal before flashing âš signs on reels helps everyone chill later. đŤ Donât let flashy ads lure your friends into financial traps.
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