ED Conducts Raids on YouTuber Linked to Illegal Online Betting in Uttar Pradesh

Raids Target YouTuber and Online Influencer

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched an investigation into money laundering associated with illegal online betting, resulting in raids on a YouTuber and online influencer from Uttar Pradesh. Officials disclosed this information on Thursday.

The federal agency executed searches at nine locations, including the residences of Anurag Dwivedi, the online influencer, in Unnao and Lucknow. Additionally, a raid was conducted at the home of a relative in the Nawabganj area.

During the operation, four luxury vehicles were seized, along with documents that allegedly indicate Dwivedi's investment in real estate in Dubai using funds obtained from illegal online betting through hawala transactions. According to ED officials, Dwivedi is currently residing in Dubai.

The case filed by the ED under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) is linked to an FIR registered by the West Bengal police concerning allegations of fraud, forgery, and illegal betting activities. Officials noted that the ED has summoned Dwivedi multiple times for questioning, but he has yet to provide a statement.