Google officials appear before ED in case linked to promotion of “illegal” online betting and gambling platforms

Google executives appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection to a money laundering investigation related to alleged promotion of “illegal” online betting and gambling platforms, reports news agency PTI. The probe agency had called executives of both Google and Meta, first on July 21. The officials then sought more time, citing the need to gather relevant documents and information before they present themselves for questioning and recording of their statements. However, only representatives of Google deposed, the agency said, quoting official sources.

As per the PTI report, ED may have recorded the statement of a designated “compliance officer” of Google under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in addition to obtaining some documents from the company.