ED questioned Tamannaah Bhatia in Guwahati in money laundering case

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Actress Tamannaah Bhatia was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Guwahati for questioning related to a money laundering case connected to the HPZ Token mobile app

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The HPZ Token app is under investigation for allegedly defrauding investors through false promises of high returns from bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining

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Tamannaah was questioned because she received payment for a 'celebrity appearance' at an event associated with the app, although no criminal charges have been filed against her

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The case involves a total of 299 accused entities, with 76 of them reportedly controlled by Chinese interests, highlighting significant international involvement

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The ED's investigation is based on FIRs filed against individuals linked to the app, accusing them of misleading investors and engaging in illegal activities like online gaming and betting

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The accused allegedly used shell companies and dummy directors to open bank accounts and merchant IDs to facilitate money laundering activities

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Tamannaah Bhatia provided her statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at the ED's regional office in Guwahati

On the professional front, Tamannaah was recently seen in the film 'Veda' and had a cameo in 'Stree 2', showcasing her continued presence in the film industry despite legal challenges