Vijay Deverakonda Clarifies Gaming App Promotion After ED Inquiry

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.