Actor Vijay Deverakonda recently appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday morning in Hyderabad’s Basheerbagh. The actor was summoned with regard to his connection with an ongoing investigation into the promotion of betting apps. His name reportedly surfaced in relation to a digital platform under scrutiny and for its links to online betting.

Vijay Deverakonda reveals what he told ED

Following the investigation, Vijay addressed the media and shared what he told the ED officers during the investigation. The actor revealed, “I was summoned because my name came up in connection with a betting app case. In India, there are two different categories – betting apps and gaming apps. I clearly explained that I promoted a gaming app called A23. There is no connection between betting apps and gaming apps. Gaming apps are legal in several states. They are registered, have GST, taxes, and necessary approvals."

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