The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued summons for questioning to four famous artists of South India, Prakash Raj, Vijay Devarakonda and Laxmi Manchu in a case of money laundering. It is alleged that these people promoted illegal online betting and gambling apps. The ED has ordered Rana Daggubati to be introduced in Hyderabad Zonal Office on July 23, Prakash Raj on 30 July, Vijay Devarakonda on 6 August and Laxmi Manchu on 13 August.
There will be questioning under PMLA
ED will record the statements of all these stars under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The agency has registered this case by taking cognizance of the police FIR of five states. The ED alleges that the apps that these stars promoted were making illegal money worth crores of rupees through online betting and gambling. Some actors have already clarified that they were not aware of the real functioning of the apps and they did not intend to join any illegal work.
Telangana police FIR revealed
In March 2025, the Telangana police registered an FIR against 25 film personalities and social media influencers. They are accused of promoting illegal betting apps on social media.
Investigation started with a businessman’s complaint
The whole matter began after a complaint from a businessman named PM Fanindra Sharma, which was lodged at Miyapur police station in Hyderabad. He described it as a violation of law and dangerous tendency.