Tamannaah Bhatia Questioned by ED Over Alleged Involvement in Online Betting Scam
Guwahati: Bollywood star Tamannaah Bhatia faced an intense eight-hour interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Guwahati on Thursday, as part of a money laundering investigation linked to the HPZ Token scam. The actress, accompanied by her mother, arrived at the ED office in the afternoon, where she was questioned about her connection to an online cricket betting platform suspected of defrauding investors.
The inquiry revolved around Bhatia’s appearance at an event organized by HPZ Token, for which she had been paid. Authorities are probing whether her participation lent credibility to the platform, which has been accused of running a cryptocurrency mining scam that promised high returns but ultimately deceived investors.
The ED’s investigation is based on a First Information Report (FIR) filed by the Cyber Crime Police Station in Kohima, Nagaland, citing multiple charges under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against HPZ Token and related entities. The platform allegedly misled users by offering lucrative investments in cryptocurrency mining equipment, only for the scheme to collapse amid allegations of financial fraud.
As part of a broader crackdown on digital token platforms offering unrealistic returns, authorities are scrutinizing Bhatia’s involvement. While her endorsement of the platform has drawn attention, there is no official word yet on whether she will face legal action.
This interrogation is one of several conducted by the ED as it intensifies efforts to tackle financial crimes tied to fraudulent digital investment schemes. Further details on Bhatia’s involvement and the outcome of the investigation are awaited as the case unfolds.
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