New Delhi, March 23 -- The government is investigating offshore online money gaming platforms endorsed by Bollywood actors, cricketers and social media influencers over financial and national security concerns. The finance ministry's tax enforcement agency has blocked 357 illegal offshore gaming entities, 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 jeopardise their personal finances and indirectly support activities that undermine financial integrit...