Guwahati: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned actress Tamannaah Bhatia on Thursday in connection with a money laundering investigation related to the ‘HPZ Token’ mobile app scam. The app, which claimed to offer services for mining Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies, allegedly defrauded numerous people by luring them into fake investment schemes.
The ED released a statement confirming that Tamannaah recorded her statement as part of the ongoing investigation. According to sources, the actress had accepted payment to attend an event organized by the company behind the HPZ Token app. However, there are no criminal charges filed against her at this point.
The ‘HPZ Token’ app has been under scrutiny for deceiving users by promising high returns on cryptocurrency mining, but instead, it is believed to have siphoned off large sums of money from investors. The ED is actively investigating the money trail and the involvement of various individuals linked to the company.
Tamannaah’s appearance before the ED is part of a broader probe into high-profile personalities who may have been connected to the company through promotional or public relations activities. The ED clarified that her role appears limited to attending an event and that her statement was recorded to gather information about the company’s operations and activities.
The investigation into the HPZ Token scam is ongoing, with authorities working to trace the funds and apprehend those responsible for the fraudulent scheme.
