You know how sometimes a celebrity gets tangled in a big story, and everyone waits for them to speak up? Well, Lakshmi Manchu has finally broken her silence. The actress recently opened up about the online betting app controversy that put her in the spotlight.
Last month, Lakshmi Manchu’s name popped up in a money laundering case. This whole thing was tied to certain betting apps. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) even sent her a summons for questioning. News quickly spread, painting her as someone supporting apps that allegedly gathered money through illegal means.
Lakshmi Manchu Questions the Investigation’s Focus
Lakshmi Manchu sat down for an interview with Pooja Talwar to share her side. She didn’t hold back her thoughts on the ongoing ED investigation. She found it strange that the government was going after specific individuals. She wondered aloud, “See, who actually started this whole thing?” It sounds like she’s suggesting the focus might be in the wrong place.
Feeling Misunderstood and Upset
The actress admitted she was really upset by how things were being presented. “People say anything,” she said, stressing that her involvement was different from what was being claimed. She explained that the ED is looking into where the money is actually going. Lakshmi also pointed out that “100 other celebrities” are involved in similar situations. She mentioned that investigators even showed her examples of other stars who had done the same. “It’s just a matter of a minute,” she added, hinting at how easily anyone could get caught up.
A Wider Net: Other Stars and Betting Apps Under Scrutiny
It turns out Lakshmi Manchu isn’t the only public figure facing questions. The ED is deeply involved in a larger investigation into illegal money collected through online betting. Sources suggest that several well-known personalities are under review. This list reportedly includes names like Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj, and Vijay Deverakonda. These celebrities are suspected of either promoting or supporting online betting apps such as Junglee Rummy, JeetWin, and Lotus365. Investigators believe that billions of rupees have been generated illegally through these betting platforms. The probe is still very much active.