Looks like the stars of South have found themselves amid huge legal trouble for the alleged promotion of gambling apps. The Telangana police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against 25 celebrities and influencers, including Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj, Vijay Deverakonda, and Lakshmi Manchu, for allegedly promoting illegal gambling apps on their social media platforms. Here’s what happened to them!
FIR Filed Against Rana Daggubati And More
According to the police investigation, various celebrities and influencers have been accused of marketing illegal gambling applications, including Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj, Vijay Deverakonda, Lakshmi Manchu, Praneetha, Nidhi Agarwal, Ananya Nagella, Siri Hanumanthu, Sreemukhi, Varshini Sounderajan, and many others. The petition highlights that these apps and platforms are inflicting widespread financial harm, particularly among low- and middle-income families who are duped into believing they can make quick money.
The Telangana police have charged the accused under various sections of the TS Gaming Act and the IT Act, including Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act, which deals with cheating and identity theft. These apps often rely on celebrities to build credibility, leading vulnerable individuals to invest large sums of money and face financial ruin.
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The FIR also includes sections dealing with the promotion of illegal betting activities, and Officer G Ramesh Naidu is currently in charge of the inquiry. “This investigation underscores our commitment to protecting the public from harmful gambling and betting platforms that exploit individuals for financial gain,” stated K Kranthi Kumar, Inspector of Police, Miyapur Police Stations.
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