Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan Betting Case; ED Attaches Assets Worth Rs11 Crore
Betting Case – In a major development, in the Suresh Raina gambling case, the Enforcement Directorate has taken possession of assets totaling Rs 11,14 crore that belonged to the former Indian cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan. The action falls under an ongoing investigation into money laundering in connection with the activities of 1xBet, an online betting platform.
Official sources claim that the ED has issued a provisional order of attachment under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The attached assets included a mutual fund investment belonging to Suresh Raina, valued at approximately Rs6.64 crore. Also attached was an immovable asset owned by Shikhar Dhawan and valued at approximately Rs4.5 crore. The move marks a significant step in the investigation of the financial activity surrounding the betting site.
1xBet is the focus of this investigation, which concerns a Curacao-registered platform that describes itself as a “global bookmaker”. The ED has taken action after recent questions were asked of Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dawan regarding their alleged ties to the operations of the platform. Suresh Raina’s betting case attracted considerable attention from the public and highlighted that the ED is focused on dismantling illicit financial networks linked to online gambling.
Suresh Raina and other prominent figures have also been questioned as part of this wide-ranging investigation. As part of its extensive investigation, the agency also interviewed other notable figures. The agency has also questioned other prominent figures as part of this widespread investigation. These include Yuvraj and Robin Uthappa from the cricket team, actors Sonu Sood and Urvashi Rautela, and former Trinamool Congress Mimi Chakraborty. These interrogations are a thorough investigation to discover the extent of the money-laundering network.
A senior enforcement official stated that this action was a vital part of the ongoing effort to fight illegal gambling and money laundering. Our commitment is to trace the proceeds of criminal activity and take stringent actions against those involved in order to maintain the integrity of the financial system.
In the Suresh Raina case, the attachment of assets is a signal that the ED will crack down on illegal financial activities related to online gambling. As the agency continues to investigate, it is working hard to track the money flow and identify those involved in the alleged scheme of money laundering.
