<h1>Enforcement Directorate files money laundering case against 29 celebrities for endorsing illegal betting apps</h1> The Enforcement Directorate filed a money laundering case against 29 celebrities including actors, social media influencers, and YouTubers in connection with online betting platforms. The celebrities allegedly endorsed betting apps in exchange for fees, with platforms generating illicit funds worth crores through illegal gambling. The investigation stems from five state police FIRs under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Some celebrities claimed ignorance about the apps' actual functioning and denied knowingly participating in illegal activities. The agency plans to record statements and determine the exact proceeds of crime and individual roles in the scheme.