New Delhi- Former Indian cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan's troubles have increased. The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday seized assets worth ?11.14 crore (about $1.14 billion) against them in connection with an illegal betting app case. The ED's investigation found that Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan promoted the illegal betting company 1xBet in collaboration with foreign companies.
According to sources, Suresh Raina's mutual fund investments worth ?6.64 crore and Shikhar Dhawan's immovable assets worth ?4.5 crore have been seized. The ED also questioned former cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa in this investigation.
Actors Sonu Sood and Urvashi Rautela were also called for questioning. The matter took a serious turn when police in several states filed charges against 1xBet and its affiliated brands for illegal transactions, promoting online gambling, and fraud.