EaseMyTrip Denies Links Amidst Betting App Raids
EaseMyTrip has denied any connection to the Mahadev betting app following raids by the Enforcement Directorate at co-founder Nishant Pitti's premises. The raids are part of a money laundering investigation across multiple states. EaseMyTrip pledges full cooperation with authorities during the probe.
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Travel booking platform EaseMyTrip has firmly denied any direct or indirect association with the Mahadev betting app or any other betting platform. This statement comes a day after the Enforcement Directorate executed searches at the premises of its co-founder Nishant Pitti in connection with a money laundering case linked to online betting.
On Wednesday, the Enforcement Directorate conducted sweeping raids across 55 locations, including cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and others, as a part of their investigation into the Mahadev online betting app. Officials confirmed that these recent searches were prompted by new evidence gathered in the ongoing case.
A spokesperson for EaseMyTrip emphasized their commitment to cooperating with authorities throughout the investigation, while reiterating no association with any betting platforms. The company headquarters, along with co-founder Pitti's offices, were among the locations searched.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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