YouTuber Anvesh Booked for False Claims in Betting Scam Targeting Officials
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YouTuber Anvesh faces legal action in Hyderabad for spreading misinformation and making baseless allegations against top officials, accusing them of taking bribes to promote online betting apps.
Cyberabad police have initiated legal action against YouTuber Anvesh for allegedly spreading misinformation and making false accusations against high-ranking state government officials. The police are investigating Anvesh's claims, which he made in a video alleging bribery for the promotion of online betting apps on the Hyderabad Metro.
Hyderabad: Cyberabad police have initiated legal action against YouTuber Anvesh for allegedly spreading misinformation and making baseless accusations against top-ranking officials in the state government. The case stems from a video posted by Anvesh, in which he claimed that several senior IAS and IPS officers received a bribe of Rs 300 crore to facilitate the operation and advertisement of online betting applications, including promotions in metro rail networks.
Authorities stated that the allegations lacked evidence and were potentially damaging to the reputation of public servants. Acting on a formal complaint, the police registered a case and have launched an investigation into the matter to verify the claims and determine any criminal intent behind the video.
Officials have urged the public to avoid spreading unverified information, especially on sensitive issues that can affect public trust in government institutions. The investigation is ongoing, and further action will be taken based on the findings.
Cyberabad police have registered a suo motu case against travel vlogger and YouTuber Anvesh for publishing a series of controversial videos related to betting app promotions on Hyderabad Metro.
Anvesh had uploaded multiple videos alleging that betting apps were promoted through… pic.twitter.com/lebb1v9JR9
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