UP YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi ED Raid: The picture that emerged after the ED raid on the house of Uttar Pradesh YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi is shocking. The way luxury cars like Lamborghini Urus, BMW Z4 and Mercedes-Benz were revealed in the raids of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), it has drawn everyone's attention towards the dark truth of online betting and gambling apps.

How did a YouTuber get cars worth crores?

Anurag Dwivedi is a resident of Unnao and runs a YouTube channel. From the outside he appeared to be a successful digital creator, but the ED investigation revealed that a major part of his income was linked to Sky Exchange and other online gambling apps. These apps are considered illegal in India.

What was found in the ED raid?

ED recovered four luxury vehicles, including Lamborghini Urus, BMW Z4 and Mercedes-Benz, during the raid at his house in Unnao. According to officials, these vehicles were purchased with illegal earnings.

How to make money from online betting?

According to investigating agencies, Anurag Dwivedi used to promote gambling and betting apps on his YouTube channel. A large number of people joined these apps through these promotional videos. The money generated from this was diverted in different ways and used for money laundering.

How did the money reach Dubai? What was the method of money laundering?

Sources say that attempts were made to make the illegal earnings appear legitimate through fake bank accounts, hawala network, telegram channels and middlemen. Expensive cars were bought with this money and investments were made abroad. The ED investigation also revealed that the illegal earnings were used to purchase immovable properties outside India, especially in Dubai. Moreover, huge sums of money were found deposited in the accounts of his family members and companies without any legitimate business.

Is this network limited only here?

No. West Bengal Police also conducted searches in Siliguri, where other accused like Sonu Kumar Thakur and Vishal Bhardwaj came forward. These people were running online betting networks through fake bank accounts and digital platforms.

What could happen next?

ED is now trying to find out who else is involved in this network, how much illegal money was earned and where the money was invested. Seizure of more properties and action against new names is possible in the coming days. This case clearly indicates how dangerous the nexus of online betting and social media promotion can be, and the agencies may become more vigilant in the coming times on such matters.