Neha Sharma questioned by ED: Actor Neha Sharma appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering linked to an online betting application. The agency had issued a summons to the actor, who is also the daughter of senior Congress leader Ajit Sharma, seeking clarity on her association with the platform and her role in its promotional activities.
According to officials quoted by PTI, Sharma’s statement is being recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Neha Sharma questioned by ED in money-laundering probe
Investigators are examining whether her involvement with the app was limited to promotional work or if any financial irregularities were connected to the engagement. So far, Neha has not made any public comment on the matter, and her team has remained silent about the questioning.
Neha Sharma, known for her performances in films such as Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013), Solo (2017) and Tanhaji (2020), has also worked extensively in the digital space. Her notable roles include the legal drama Illegal and short films like Kriti and Vikalp, in which she played the lead. Her appearance before the ED marks yet another high-profile name added to the widening investigation that has placed several well-known personalities under the scanner.
Over the past few months, the ED has summoned multiple celebrities for questioning in relation to the same betting platform. Actor Prakash Raj was called in July and later shared details of the inquiry with the media. He stated, “As a citizen of this country, the officers had called on the money laundering of the betting apps, and I have come. It was something that I did in 2016, and later, on moral grounds, I did not pursue it.” He further clarified that he had neither accepted money nor continued the association.
Who else was questioned?
In August, actor Vijay Deverakonda was also questioned by the agency. After his appearance, he clarified the nature of his involvement, explaining, “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.” He emphasised that gaming apps are legal, registered and comply with all tax norms. “I submitted all my bank transaction details to the ED… I have only promoted a legal gaming app,” he added.
As the probe continues, more names are expected to come under review, with the ED examining endorsements, financial transactions and promotional agreements linked to the controversial platform.