Tamannaah Bhatia Summoned by Maharashtra Cyber Cell Over Betting App Promotion

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia is summoned by Maharashtra Cyber Cell for allegedly promoting a betting app, linked to illegal activities. She’s set to provide a statement next week.

The Maharashtra cyber cell has summoned popular actress Tamannaah Bhatia for allegedly promoting the Fairplay app, a subsidiary of the controversial Mahadev online gaming and betting application. Bhatia must appear before the cyber cell next week to provide a statement as a witness.

The investigation centers around allegations that the Fairplay app facilitated illegal betting on the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches. A broadcaster filed a complaint against the app for illegally streaming some of the IPL matches. This adds to the ongoing case involving the Mahadev app, which has been under scrutiny by law enforcement agencies for over a year.

Fairplay operates as a betting exchange platform, offering a variety of sports and entertainment gambling options. Their website highlights Cricket, Football, and Tennis as their most popular categories. Notably, the platform boasts live streaming of all sports matches, aiming to entice users to “watch and win at the same time.”

However, Fairplay’s connection to its parent app, Mahadev, raises serious concerns. Mahadev has gained notoriety for providing platforms for illegal betting on various live games, including cricket, poker, card games, and more. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned actors Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor, who endorsed Mahadev in advertisements, last year, for questioning regarding the app’s activities.