India, March 22 -- Offshore online money gaming platforms endorsed by Bollywood actors, cricketers and social media influencers are under the government's scanner for financial and national security issues as finance ministry's tax enforcement agency blocked 357 illegal offshore gaming entities and frozen Rs.126 crore and blocked 2,400 bank accounts.

"It has been observed that many Bollywood celebrities and cricketers along with YouTube, WhatsApp, and Instagram influencers, are found endorsing these platforms, and therefore the public is advised to remain cautious and not engage with offshore online money gaming platforms as it may jeopardize their personal finances and indirectly support activities that undermine financial integrity and...