Ex-Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan summoned by ED in illegal betting app probe

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan reportedly appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in New Delhi on Thursday, in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged illegal betting platform.

According to reports, Dhawan arrived at the ED’s central Delhi office around 11 am, where his statement was recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The case is reportedly linked to the betting app 1xBet, with investigators seeking details of Dhawan’s association through past endorsements.

The ED is examining several similar cases involving online betting platforms accused of defrauding users of large sums of money or evading significant tax liabilities. Last month, former cricketer Suresh Raina was also questioned in connection with the same probe, sources said.

The Union government has recently tightened regulations by banning real-money online gaming by introducing online gaming act.