New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned comedian Kapil Sharma, actors Huma Qureshi and Hina Khan for questioning on different dates in connection with its money laundering probe linked to the ‘Mahadev’ betting app case, officials informed Thursday. The Enforcement Directorate had earlier summoned actor Ranbir Kapoor for questioning October 6 at its regional office in Raipur. Ranbir Kapoor is understood to have sought about two weeks to appear.
The three actors latest to be summoned have been asked to appear at the Raipur office of the agency. The agency will record their statement under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and try to understand the mode and flow of payment allegedly done to them by the app promoters. These actors may not be accused in the case, it is understood.
They are understood to have promoted the Mahadev app and some had entertained guests at a wedding of a promoter of the app (application) that was held abroad. Sources said that the total expense for the wedding celebrations was close to Rs 200 crore and many actors had performed at the wedding.
Initially the Enforcement Directorate will try to ascertain whether the actors were aware of the Mahadev betting app. They will also be asked whether they received money from the promoters of Mahadev betting app in cash or through any other means.