š° Vijay Deverakonda ED summon: Illegal betting app probe hits Tollywoodš
- MediaFx

- Aug 6
- 2 min read
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 š. He has denied taking any money and assured full cooperation š¬. #Vijay #ED #Telangana

š¢ Main Story
1. What Happened?
Vijay Deverakonda went to the EDās Basheerbagh office on 6 August 2025Ā around 11āÆa.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 agencyās 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 summonedāRana Daggubati was rescheduled to appear on 11 August, and Lakshmi Manchu on 13 August.
3. Who Gains & Who Loses?
Winners:
ED gets to show itās acting on celebāled promotion of illegal gambling.
Public interest if regulation tightens.
Losers:
Vijay Deverakondaās brand reputation may take a hit, at least over social media chatter.
Online betting platforms lose credibility if their celeb promotions collapse.
4. Peopleās Angle
Youth who followed these celebs and clicked on such apps might now worry about falling victim to deceptive schemes. ā¹ 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 skillābased gaming, not betting apps.
5. MediaFx Take
Bro, celebs must vet what they promote! Ensuring it's legal before flashing ā¹ signs on reels helps everyone chill later. š« Donāt let flashy ads lure your friends into financial traps.













































