Vijay Deverakonda Appears Before ED: The popular Telugu cinema actor Vijay Deverakonda who is known for the fascinating performances. In movies such as Arjun Reddy and in Geetha Govindam is hot news for something other than cinema in recent times. The actor was reportedly summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) concerning an inquiry on illegal betting apps and their money laundering.
Reports suggest that the name of Deverakonda cropped up in the investigation. Concerning promotion and financial dealings regarding online betting apps which have been claimed to violate Indian financial laws. Now the ED has been probing whether celebrities endorsed the platforms unknowingly or knowingly, which might also lead to black money circulation or violations in forex.
Vijay Deverakonda visited the ED and seemed to cooperate in the entire questioning. He was asked, especially about payments, promotional deal, and brand endorsements concerning the betting apps in question. According to the sources close to the investigation, Deverakonda cleared his role. Saying that when he is associated with certain brands, there was no knowledge of any illegality.
This incident has therefore started a buzz within the media and the fans; however, in the eye of the law. It is to be noted that the being summoned for questioning does not indicate that he is guilty of being so. He is currently not an accused but being questioned under broader investigations. If cleared, such an incident could have at least minimal or no effect on his career or public image.
The ED will check the stuff they have collected now from devarakonda along with other people in reference to this case. If there are findings, then many more names could be summoned. Or the case may enter another stage with respect to legal charges against certain companies.
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The fact that Vijay Deverakonda is showing up for work portrays that the situation is quite serious. Fans and insiders in the industry hope this inquiry doesn’t derail one of Telugu cinema’s finest upcoming stars.