ILLEGAL BETTING ADVERTISEMENTS
Beware! Misleading ad-game tricking Indians rather than offering ‘Umeedo Wali Dhoop’?
Advertisements have left a lasting impact over the years, from Amul's iconic "Utterly Butterly Delicious" to Cadbury's memorable ads. However, misleading claims in ads, especially in the digital space, are increasing. ASCI found that 81% of the 8,299 ads evaluated in 2023-24 were misleading. Social media influencers often promote products without proper regulation. Technological advancements and ethical guidelines are needed to ensure transparency and authenticity in advertising, to maintain consumer trust and loyalty.
81% of ad violations were on account of misleading claims in FY24: ASCI
ASCI examined 10,093 complaints and investigated 8299 advertisements. The majority of violations were on account of misleading claims at 81%, followed by ads that promoted harmful situations or products at 34% (the same ad can be processed for multiple objections).
Denied tickets, betting sites still vie for seats in poll arena
Offshore betting apps in India allow users to bet on elections using rupees. Criminals use mule accounts for money laundering, evading taxes. Gaming experts noted a smaller scale of betting in the 2019 general elections.
AIGF estimates USD 2.5 bn GST loss from offshore illegal, betting firms
AIGF's Roland Landers urges swift action against offshore illegal betting, causing a USD 2.5 billion annual loss. Concerns include user harm, lack of GST, IPL ads. Urges prompt SRO implementation for distinguishing legitimate platforms.
MIB advises social media influencers to avoid promoting betting ads
In an advisory issued on Thursday, the ministry advised online ad intermediaries not to publish such content targeting an Indian audience and social media intermediaries to educate their users against publishing such content.
Chhattisgarh EOW registers FIR against ex-CM Baghel, others in Mahadev betting app case
Chhattisgarh's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) initiated a case against ex-Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and others in the alleged Mahadev online betting scam, based on a report submitted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Baghel and app promoters face charges including criminal conspiracy and cheating. The ED alleges involvement of high-ranking officials, projecting proceeds of crime at about Rs 6,000 crore.
Consumer watchdog CCPA cautions celebrities, influencers against promotion of gambling
The consumer protection watchdog, Central Consumer Protection Authority, also cautioned celebrities, influencers and other similar stakeholders of stringent action against endorsements of ‘illegal activities’ including betting and gambling.
CCPA warns celebrities, influencers to refrain from promoting betting, gambling
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory warning celebrities and influencers against endorsing illegal betting and gambling activities due to a surge in related advertisements. The advisory, in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act, prohibits promotions of unlawful activities under various laws, emphasizing the socio-economic impact, particularly on youth.
Mahadev betting syndicate resurfaces with new avatars, deepfake tactics
These proxy websites have resurfaced with new betting games under different labels. The banned URL Parimatch has become pari-match-bet.in, Lotus365 is now lotus365.co while Fairplay has become fair-play.com.in or fairplay24.in.
Mahadev app promoters funnelled illegal proceeds into crypto, bogus diamond trade
In the 1800-page supplementary prosecution complaint (PC) equivalent to a charge sheet, the federal anti-money laundering agency has also claimed that one of the accused, Asim Das, the courier who allegedly delivered the money to former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, Bhupesh Bagel, and who had subsequently retracted his statement claimed that he did this 'under influence'. In a fresh statement Das has claimed that he stands by his original statement.
Offshore betting ads concerning, says ASCI amid increased scrutiny on betting apps
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has expressed concerns over the advertising of betting apps featuring well-known celebrities, as scrutiny on such apps and their links to celebrities widens. ASCI emphasized that betting is illegal in many parts of India, making its advertising impermissible. The council highlighted the issue of offshore betting ads, featuring prominent Indian celebrities and being shown to Indian audiences, as a matter of concern.
Centre planning to raise odds against illegal betting companies
The government found as many as 114 illegal betting and gambling platforms operating in India through domain farming, people aware of the details told ET.
ED summons Kapil Sharma, Huma Qureshi, and Hina Khan in Mahadev online betting app case
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Kapil Sharma, Hina Khan, and Huma Qureshi in connection with the Mahadev online betting app case. Several other celebrities and actors are also under investigation. The app, operated from Dubai, allegedly used benami bank accounts to launder money.
A Rs 200 cr wedding that opened gates to a Rs 5,000 cr scam: The men behind Mahadev betting app
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in India has summoned Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor as part of its probe into the Mahadev Book App case, involving illegal online betting. The ED suspects the total amount involved to be over Rs 5,000 crore. Several other Bollywood personalities are also under scrutiny for allegedly receiving payments to attend or perform at the wedding.
ED summons Ranbir Kapoor in Mahadev money laundering case
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in the Chhattisgarh Mahadev betting app money laundering case. Kapoor is alleged to have carried out promotional activities for the app. The ED suspects that several other celebrities and sports personalities also promoted the app and plans to summon around 14-15 of them soon.
Mahadev betting case: ED seizes assets worth Rs 417 crore
The company promoted by Sourabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal, which was running operations from Dubai, was allegedly using the online book betting application to enrol new users, create user IDs and launder money through a layered web of benami bank accounts, they alleged.
Bihar police reach out to IT ministry seeking ban on 100 gambling, gaming and illegal loan apps
The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar police recently approached Meity urging it to ban more than 100 such apps, Nayyar Hasnain Khan, Additional Director General (ADG) of EOU (Bihar police) said.
IB Ministry issues fresh Advisory warning against advertisements of betting, gambling
The Ministry had earlier issued Advisories in the months of June and October 2022 stating that betting and gambling are illegal, and hence direct or surrogate advertisements of such activities fall foul of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the Press Council Act 1978, Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, and other relevant statutes.
MIB asks Google to comply with advisory against online betting ads
The MIB sends letters to individual players as and when a violation is brought to its notice. Offshore online betting platforms Fairplay, PariMatch, Betway, Wolf 777, and 1xBet have been advertising on TV and digital platforms through surrogate news websites. The ministry had issued an elaborate advisory asking TV channels, OTT platforms, digital news publishers and social media intermediaries to stop airing/displaying online betting ads and surrogate ads of such platforms.
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