<h1>Former Athlete Questioned Under PMLA for Alleged Money Laundering via Illegal Online Betting Apps</h1> The Enforcement Directorate questioned a former professional athlete in connection with an alleged illegal online betting app money laundering case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The investigation focuses on the individual's endorsements of a betting application, seeking details on endorsement fees and communications. The agency has also questioned representatives of major tech companies and conducted multi-state searches related to similar betting apps. The probe targets multiple illegal betting platforms accused of defrauding investors and evading taxes. The online betting market in the country is substantial and rapidly growing. The government has issued numerous orders to block unregistered online betting platforms under the Information Technology Act and the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act. Betting and gambling regulation primarily falls under state jurisdiction, with the central government providing support through advisories and funding for law enforcement capacity building.