GST department likely to probe 29 celebrities booked for promoting illegal betting apps

The investigation against 29 actors, influencers, and YouTubers for allegedly endorsing illegal online betting platforms may soon expand to include scrutiny by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) department, according to emerging reports. After the Enforcement Directorate (ED) booked these celebrities under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, tax authorities are now reportedly examin…