YouTuber Under ED Scanner After Flying 130 Guests To Dubai Cruise Wedding
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has tightened its investigation into YouTuber and self-styled cricket influencer Anurag Dwivedi after visuals from his extravagant Dubai cruise wedding sparked widespread attention. The high-profile celebrations, held aboard the Queen Elizabeth II cruise on November 25, have become a talking point as they coincided with ongoing probes into alleged illegal betting and money laundering.
Dwivedi married Tamanna, also from Uttar Pradesh, following a 12-year relationship. What stood out, however, was not just the destination wedding but the sheer scale of spending involved, drawing both public curiosity and official scrutiny.
Over 130 Guests Flown To Dubai
According to sources, Dwivedi flew more than 130 guests to Dubai, many of whom travelled abroad for the first time. He reportedly arranged five separate flights and covered all expenses, including visas, hotel stays, meals, local transport, and sightseeing. Passports were even arranged for guests who did not already have one.
The guests were accommodated in over 25 luxury hotel rooms and taken on guided tours to popular landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Creek. Officials estimate that travel and lodging costs alone ranged between ₹90,000 and ₹1 lakh per guest, pushing the total expenditure on logistics beyond ₹1.3 crore.
Star-Studded Celebrations On Cruise
The wedding festivities were hosted on the open deck of the iconic cruise liner and featured live performances by a well-known Bollywood playback singer and an actor. Videos and photos from the event quickly went viral on social media, amplifying interest in Dwivedi’s lifestyle and finances.
With over 2.3 million followers, Dwivedi projects himself as the “face of fantasy cricket” and often speaks about his middle-class background claims that are now being closely examined by investigators.
ED Probe And Asset Seizures
The ED’s case originates from a 2022 FIR linked to unlawful online betting operations. As part of the probe, the agency conducted searches across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. Bank accounts linked to Dwivedi have been frozen, cash seized, and luxury vehicles including a Lamborghini and a Mercedes impounded from his Unnao residence.
Sources say assets associated with Dwivedi are estimated to be worth around ₹20 crore, all of which are now under investigation.
Alleged Betting Links And Overseas Investments
Investigators allege that Dwivedi promoted illegal betting platforms through his online presence. The ED claims that a portion of the money earned from these promotions was routed via hawala channels and invested in real estate in Dubai. The agency is currently tracing fund flows and examining possible overseas links.
Summons Ignored, Associates Arrested
Despite being issued multiple summons, Dwivedi has not appeared before the ED so far. He has reportedly been staying in Dubai since the cases first surfaced nearly three years ago. Meanwhile, the agency has arrested three of his alleged associates in connection with the case.
What Lies Ahead
As the probe continues, the ED is focusing on money trails, digital evidence, and cross-border transactions. Dwivedi has not made any public statement on the allegations yet. With investigations still underway, officials say further action will depend on the findings related to illegal betting, money laundering, and overseas investments.
Dwivedi married Tamanna, also from Uttar Pradesh, following a 12-year relationship. What stood out, however, was not just the destination wedding but the sheer scale of spending involved, drawing both public curiosity and official scrutiny.
Over 130 Guests Flown To Dubai
According to sources, Dwivedi flew more than 130 guests to Dubai, many of whom travelled abroad for the first time. He reportedly arranged five separate flights and covered all expenses, including visas, hotel stays, meals, local transport, and sightseeing. Passports were even arranged for guests who did not already have one.
The guests were accommodated in over 25 luxury hotel rooms and taken on guided tours to popular landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Creek. Officials estimate that travel and lodging costs alone ranged between ₹90,000 and ₹1 lakh per guest, pushing the total expenditure on logistics beyond ₹1.3 crore.
Star-Studded Celebrations On Cruise
The wedding festivities were hosted on the open deck of the iconic cruise liner and featured live performances by a well-known Bollywood playback singer and an actor. Videos and photos from the event quickly went viral on social media, amplifying interest in Dwivedi’s lifestyle and finances.
With over 2.3 million followers, Dwivedi projects himself as the “face of fantasy cricket” and often speaks about his middle-class background claims that are now being closely examined by investigators.
ED Probe And Asset Seizures
The ED’s case originates from a 2022 FIR linked to unlawful online betting operations. As part of the probe, the agency conducted searches across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. Bank accounts linked to Dwivedi have been frozen, cash seized, and luxury vehicles including a Lamborghini and a Mercedes impounded from his Unnao residence.
Sources say assets associated with Dwivedi are estimated to be worth around ₹20 crore, all of which are now under investigation.
Alleged Betting Links And Overseas Investments
Investigators allege that Dwivedi promoted illegal betting platforms through his online presence. The ED claims that a portion of the money earned from these promotions was routed via hawala channels and invested in real estate in Dubai. The agency is currently tracing fund flows and examining possible overseas links.
Summons Ignored, Associates Arrested
Despite being issued multiple summons, Dwivedi has not appeared before the ED so far. He has reportedly been staying in Dubai since the cases first surfaced nearly three years ago. Meanwhile, the agency has arrested three of his alleged associates in connection with the case.
What Lies Ahead
As the probe continues, the ED is focusing on money trails, digital evidence, and cross-border transactions. Dwivedi has not made any public statement on the allegations yet. With investigations still underway, officials say further action will depend on the findings related to illegal betting, money laundering, and overseas investments.
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