India’s Enforcement Directorate has executed significant asset seizures and confirmed money laundering allegations against social media influencer Anurag Dwivedi, whose extravagant Dubai cruise wedding earlier this month triggered financial scrutiny. The agency’s official statement reveals comprehensive searches across ten premises in Lucknow, Unnao, and Delhi as part of an ongoing investigation into illicit online betting operations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The probe, initiated following a formal complaint lodged by West Bengal Police, centers on Dwivedi’s alleged promotion of illegal betting platforms through his YouTube channels and social media presence. According to investigative findings, the influencer reportedly received criminal proceeds from unauthorized betting applications via hawala networks, subsequently channeling these funds into personal, family, and corporate accounts without legitimate commercial justification.
Enforcement authorities have confirmed the seizure of four luxury vehicles, including a Lamborghini Urus, alongside substantial cash reserves and incriminating documentary evidence. The agency has additionally frozen bank accounts, fixed deposits, and insurance-linked assets valued at approximately Rs 3 crore (DH1.23 million), while provisionally attaching movable properties worth an estimated DH10 million.
Investigators disclosed that Dwivedi acquired significant real estate holdings outside India, particularly within Dubai, utilizing allegedly illicit funds generated through his promotion of unauthorized betting websites. The subject has since departed Indian territory, with multiple official summons remaining unanswered according to enforcement officials. The case highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny over social media influencers’ financial activities and cross-border money laundering networks.