Manchu Lakshmi To Face ED Over Betting Allegations

Tollywood is once again under the scanner, and this time, the heat has reached actress Manchu Lakshmi. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is digging deep into a high-profile online betting and money laundering case that has already made big headlines. Over the past few weeks, the ED has been tracing the money trail, examining suspicious transactions, and calling in several celebrities for questioning. The names already linked to the case include Vijay Deverakonda, Prakash Raj, and Rana Daggubati, along with popular YouTubers and social media influencers.

The allegations are serious, crores of rupees are believed to have been routed in and out of India through a betting app. Sources claim the app was not just a platform for gambling but also a channel for large-scale illegal money movement. Investigators are looking closely at payments made for promotional activities, sponsorships, and entertainment events linked to the app. Each celebrity’s connection is being cross-checked with bank records and event contracts.

Today (August 13), Manchu Lakshmi will walk into the ED’s Hyderabad office at 11 am for her turn to answer questions. Officials are expected to question her about the events she promoted, the people she worked with, and the financial transactions involved. Many who have appeared before the ED so far have claimed they had no idea about any money laundering, but the agency isn’t taking anything at face value.

Insiders say more actors and influencers could soon be summoned. With every new round of questioning, fresh details are surfacing, hinting that this case might be far bigger than anyone first imagined.