Lamborghini Urus Mercedes Thar seized during raids on UP YouTuber | What happened
A YouTuber from Uttar Pradesh has come under the radar of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as the probe agency reportedly conducted raids against him in a money laundering case on Thursday.
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The case has filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), and the investigation is linked to “illegal” online betting. According to a report by the news agency PTI, the agency raided nine locations, including that of the YouTuber, Anurag Dwivedi. In the searches, ED seized four luxury cars.
The report stated that the YouTuber is currently residing in Dubai and has been summoned several times for questioning by the ED, but he has not deposed.
Who Is Anurag Dwivedi?
Dwivedi is from Khajur village and has been associated with online gaming for seven years. He makes video content on social media related to cricket and cricketers and has a huge social media following.
He recently married his girlfriend on a cruise in Dubai.
Cars, Investment, And More
Authorities have claimed that Dwivedi played a role in promoting the illegal online betting platforms.
Notably, during the searches, authorities have also found documents showing the YouTuber’s purported investment in real estate in Dubai via “Hawala” by using money earned from illegal betting.Meanwhile, a Lamborghini Urus, a Mercedes, a Ford Endeavour, and a Mahindra Thar of the YouTuber have been seized by officials during the raids.
Other than the cars, documents related to bank transactions, papers of property, and some digital devices have been seized in the raids. **Lamborghini Urus, Mercedes, Thar Seized During ED Raids on UP YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi – What Happened?**
On December 17-18, 2026, the **Enforcement Directorate (ED)** conducted raids at multiple locations in Uttar Pradesh, including the residence of popular YouTuber and online influencer **Anurag Dwivedi** in Unnao (near Lucknow). This was part of a money laundering investigation linked to **illegal online betting and gambling activities**.
### Key Details from the Raids
– **Vehicles Seized**: Four high-end vehicles were confiscated as suspected proceeds of crime under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA):
– Lamborghini Urus (valued at over ₹4 crore)
– Mercedes-Benz
– Ford Endeavour
– Mahindra Thar
– **Other Recoveries**: Documents related to bank transactions, property papers, digital devices, and evidence of overseas investments (including real estate in Dubai allegedly funded via **hawala** channels using illicit betting proceeds).
– **Locations Raided**: Nine premises across Unnao and Lucknow.
– **Current Status**: The ED is probing the full extent of illegal earnings (running into crores), identifying other involved parties, and tracing further investments. Additional seizures or arrests may follow.
### Who is Anurag Dwivedi?
Anurag Dwivedi is a Uttar Pradesh-based YouTuber known for cricket-related content, match predictions, and vlogs showcasing a lavish lifestyle. He reportedly has millions of followers and has promoted platforms like Dream11, MPL, and possibly others linked to unauthorized betting networks (e.g., Sky Exchange). Reports suggest he resides in Dubai and has been summoned multiple times by the ED for questioning but has not appeared.
The case originated from an FIR in West Bengal (Siliguri) involving illegal betting operations, with connections to hawala and money laundering.
This development highlights ongoing crackdowns on influencers promoting unregulated gambling apps in India, where such activities are largely illegal.
The YouTuber has not publicly commented yet. The ED’s probe continues.