Nidhhi Agerwal questioned by ED in online betting app promotion money-laundering probe

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Nidhhi Agerwal, the talented actress, has recently appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for interrogation. This questioning is part of a larger investigation into illegal betting applications, which has ensnared several celebrities from Tollywood. Authorities are delving into the promotional roles these stars played for such platforms after a complaint surfaced regarding online gambling endorsements.

Hyderabad: Actress Nidhhi Agerwal on Wednesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning allegedly in connection with an ongoing investigation in a betting app promotion case.In the visuals, Nidhhi was seen arriving at the ED office in Hyderabad, where she was escorted inside the premises with police security.#WATCH | Hyderabad, Telangana: Actress Nidhhi Agerwal appears before the ED for questioning in connection with the betting apps promotion case pic.twitter.com/DSWlqwWFZs— ANI (@ANI) August 19, 2026 This came months after the actress also appeared before the CID in Hyderabad in the matter. She was earlier served a notice for the inquiry.As the investigation into the promotion of illegal betting apps remains underway, 21 celebrities have been booked by authorities so far. Last year, the Telangana police filed a First Information Report (FIR) against several celebrities and influencers, including popular figures like Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj, Vijay Deverakonda, and Manchu Lakshmi, for allegedly promoting illegal betting and gambling apps through their social media platforms.'Don't Day Dream About My Jawani...': Kangana Ranaut Slams Baba Ramdev Over His Remarks On Her 'Character' The FIR was filed at the Miyapur Police Station in Hyderabad following a petition by 32-year-old businessman PM Phanindra Sarma.The complaint, lodged on March 19 last year, alleges a disturbing trend of celebrities and influencers promoting illegal gambling apps that violate the Public Gambling Act of 1867. Sarma claims that during a conversation with youth in his community, he discovered many individuals had been influenced to invest their money in these gambling apps, which were heavily advertised by social media personalities.'He's About To Deliver A Masterpiece': Netizens React To Akshaye Khanna's New Look As Shukracharya In Mahakali The police report listed several celebrities and influencers who are accused of allegedly promoting illegal gambling apps, including: Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj, Vijay Deverakonda, Manchu Lakshmi, Praneetha, Nidhhi Agerwal, Ananya Nagella, Siri Hanumanthu, Sreemukhi, Varshini Sounderajan and many others.Meanwhile, the Supreme Court, earlier this month, said it will list the pleas for final hearing seeking strict regulation of online and offline betting Apps. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Actress Nidhhi Agerwal visited the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation into money laundering linked to online betting. Named in a March 2025 FIR that included 25 celebrities, the case investigates 19 betting apps and their purported coordinators. The ED had initiated the Enforcement Case Information Report in July 2025.