Tamannaah Bhatia Questioned by ED in HPZ App Scam"

 Tamannaah Bhatia, a renowned Bollywood actress, has been embroiled in the HPZ app scam and was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Guwahati on Thursday. The ED is investigating a money laundering case related to the HPZ Token mobile application, which allegedly duped investors under the guise of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining ¹ ².

The actress was summoned by the ED to provide her statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at their zonal office. Reports indicate that Tamannaah received payments for a celebrity appearance at an event hosted by the app company, but no incriminating evidence has been found against her so far ¹ ².

This isn't the first time Tamannaah has been questioned by the ED. Earlier, she was investigated for her involvement with the Mahadev betting app, which allegedly streamed IPL matches without authorization from the official broadcaster, resulting in substantial financial losses ².

The ED has conducted nationwide raids and seized assets and deposits worth Rs 455 crore in connection with the HPZ Token app scam. The agency has named 299 entities, including 76 Chinese-controlled firms, in its charge sheet filed in March ¹.

Here are some key points about the HPZ Token app scam:

- *Scam Details*: The HPZ Token app promised high returns to investors through Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining, but paid only once before asking for more funds ¹ ².

- *Entities Involved*: 299 entities, including 76 Chinese-controlled firms, have been named in the ED's charge sheet ¹.

- *Investigation*: The ED has conducted nationwide raids and seized assets and deposits worth Rs 455 crore ¹.

Tamannaah's mother accompanied her to Guwahati and waited outside the ED office during the questioning. The investigation is ongoing, and the ED will likely continue to interrogate the actress ¹ ².