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ED Questions Nidhhi Agerwal in Online Betting Scam Case
19 Aug
Summary
- Nidhhi Agerwal appeared before the ED on Wednesday for questioning.
- The probe involves alleged money laundering linked to online betting platforms.
- She was named in a March 2025 FIR alongside other celebrities.
Actor Nidhhi Agerwal appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, for questioning in a money laundering investigation. Officials stated her statement was being recorded concerning online betting platforms. The ED's probe targets alleged money laundering activities and the promotion of these platforms by celebrities and influencers.
The investigation stems from multiple police cases, including an FIR registered in March 2025. This FIR listed Nidhhi Agerwal among 25 actors, television personalities, and social media influencers. Prominent actors like Rana Daggubati and Prakash Raj were also named.
Police later added 19 betting applications and their alleged organizers to the investigation. In July 2025, the ED initiated an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, expanding the inquiry into financial transactions. The probe covers cases from Panjagutta, Miyapur, Cyberabad, Suryapet, and Visakhapatnam.
