MLAs, celebs may be part of casino business- The New Indian Express

By Express News Service

HYDERABAD: A day after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at places in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh connected to Chikoti Praveen Kumar and Madhav Reddy over Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violation, reports emerged of the alleged involvement of some MLAs, VIPs, film celebrities and some bigshots in both the Telugu States in their gambling business.

On Thursday, the ED issued separate notices to Praveen and Madhava Reddy, summoning them to appear before it on Monday and explain the allegations. The ED notice came hours after ED officials concluded their raids after almost 18 hours. Sources said that some key documents were seized.

According to sources, Praveen, with the help of Madhav Reddy, organises high stakes gambling at casinos in Nepal, Thailand, Indonesia and Goa, all places where gambling is legal. The…