Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in an online betting-linked money laundering case. Singh appeared before ED after a delay, ANI reported.
His lawyer said that the cricket legend was ready to cooperate. A technical issue reportedly caused the delay.
ED earlier questioned cricketers Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan and Robin Uthappa for the same case. The agency is investigating 1xBet for alleged illegal betting ties. It asked Yuvraj Singh to appear for questioning today at 11 AM. He failed to attend on time.
The ED wants to find out whether Yuvraj promoted the app, used his image for 1xBet and received payments. His statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Investigators will look i