Nidhhi Agerwal appears before ED in online betting case

Metro India News | Hyderabad

Actress Nidhhi Agerwal on Wednesday appeared before the ED here in connection with a money laundering investigation, officials said. An FIR was filed at the Miyapur Police Station in Hyderabad following a petition by 32-year-old businessman PM Phanindra Sarma.

The Enforcement Directorate had summoned her as part of an investigation into an online betting-linked money laundering case. "Her statement is being recorded in connection with an online betting case," officials said.

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.