Actor Replies Following Extended ED Probe
Actor Vijay Deverakonda clarified that he had endorsed a gaming app and not a betting app. He said this after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had questioned him for nearly four and a half hours.
Major Clarifications by Vijay Deverakonda
- He described his name being included in an investigation of a betting app, which prompted the ED to summon him.
- He explained that he was involved with a legal gaming app called A23.
- He clarified that there is a distinction between gaming apps and betting apps.
Legal Status of the A23 App
- The actor attested that gaming apps such as A23 are legal in most Indian states.
- He further added that these apps operate in compliance with rules, including:
- Paying GST
- Remaining tax compliant
- Obtaining proper permissions
- Possessing official registrations
Financial Disclosures to the ED
- Vijay Deverakonda disclosed all his bank transaction details to the ED.
- He also provided his agreement details with the A23 company.
App Availability
- He mentioned that the A23 app is not accessible in Telangana.
- He emphasized that he only promoted apps that are legal.
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