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Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged money laundering case linked to the controversial betting platform, 1xBet. Officials confirmed that Dhawan, 39, will have his statement recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

According to sources, the ED is probing Dhawan's alleged association with 1xBet through endorsements. Investigators are keen to understand the nature of his links with the betting app, which has been accused of duping users and evading taxes worth crores of rupees.

The summons comes at a time when the agency is wi...