Former Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa summoned by ED: Know the reason why?
Former India stars Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa have been summoned by the ED for questioning in connection with the allegedly illegal 1xBet betting platform.
Former India cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa have been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in connection with the allegedly illegal betting platform 1xBet. Uthappa is scheduled to appear before ED investigators on Monday, September 22, at the agency's Delhi headquarters, while Yuvraj will be questioned the following day.
According to a source, “Uthappa has been asked to appear before ED investigators at the agency’s Delhi headquarters on September 22, while Singh has been summoned on September 23.” The summons follows the recording of statements from retired Indian cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina in the case.
Officials have stated that the investigation relates to alleged violations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), with a focus on financial transactions linked to the banned betting platform. “Investigators believe promotional activities and financial trails tied to celebrities endorsing the brand could be crucial in establishing the app’s money flow,” a source added.
Roles of Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa
Both Yuvraj and Uthappa have appeared in promotional videos for 1xBet, and they are required to record their statements under the PMLA. Yuvraj made his international debut in October 2000 against Kenya. He played 40 Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20Is. He was the Player of the Tournament when India won the 2011 ODI World Cup and finished his international career with 11,778 runs and 148 wickets. He now spends his time playing golf with friends.
Uthappa, on the other hand, has played 46 ODIs and 13 T20Is, scoring 934 and 249 runs in that time, respectively. While he did not reach the heights that people expected him to on the international stage, he became an extremely good IPL batter, especially during his time with Kolkata Knight Riders. The 39-year-old currently works as a cricket expert, appearing on several pre-match and post-match shows.
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