The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its crackdown on illegal online betting networks, targeting prominent Uttar Pradesh-based YouTuber and social media influencer Anurag Dwivedi. During multi-city raids conducted late Wednesday and Thursday, federal agents seized a fleet of luxury cars and uncovered evidence of significant overseas investments, including high-value real estate in Dubai.
The raids were carried out across nine locations in Lucknow and Unnao, targeting the residence and business premises of Dwivedi and his relatives.
Promotions and the "Mule Account" Network
Investigators allege that Dwivedi used his massive social media following to actively promote illegal betting and gambling platforms.
- The Operation: According to the ED, Dwivedi created promotional content for platforms like Sky Exchange, encouraging users to engage in illegal betting activities.
- The Payment Trail: The YouTuber reportedly received illegal payments through a sophisticated network of hawala operators and mule bank accounts.
- Laundering Tactics: Funds were funneled into bank accounts belonging to Dwivedi’s family members and his shell companies without any legitimate commercial justification.
Seizures: Lamborghini, Mercedes, and Dubai Assets
The scale of the alleged illegal earnings became evident when ED officials searched Dwivedi’s garage and examined his financial documents.
