Bhagalpur | In a major crackdown related to illegal betting apps and money laundering, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized assets worth ₹1.26 crore belonging to Bollywood actress Neha Sharma, daughter of senior Congress leader and three-time Bhagalpur MLA Ajit Sharma. The action follows the ED’s final order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Details of the Investigation
The ED investigation revealed that the international betting app iBet was being operated in India without legal authorization. Several actresses from the film industry were allegedly involved in promoting the app. Neha Sharma is accused of endorsing the app through media, advertising, and social media platforms, and subsequently channeling the proceeds through money laundering to invest in various assets. Following the probe, the ED froze and seized assets totaling ₹1.26 crore.
Background
Neha Sharma hails from Bhagalpur, Bihar. Her father, Ajit Sharma, is a prominent Congress leader and has represented the Bhagalpur assembly constituency three times. Notably, Ajit Sharma lost the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, and the ED’s action came just a month after the election results. However, the ED team has not conducted any raids in Bhagalpur as of now.
Net Worth and Career
Sources indicate that Neha Sharma’s total assets are estimated at around ₹50 crore. She owns flats in Mumbai and land in Bhagalpur. Apart from acting in films and web series, her income comes from brand endorsements, social media promotions, and fashion branding. Reports suggest she charges up to ₹1 crore per film project.
From Bhagalpur to Bollywood
Born on November 21, 1987, in Bhagalpur, Neha Sharma entered Bollywood with Mahesh Bhatt’s film Crook. She has since appeared in multiple Hindi films and web series. Her recognition grew with a notable role in Ajay Devgn’s Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020). In November 2025, during the Bihar Assembly elections, Neha had returned to Bhagalpur to support her father’s campaign, participating in roadshows and appealing for votes for the Congress candidate.
The ED’s action underscores the ongoing scrutiny of celebrities allegedly involved in promoting illegal online betting platforms, highlighting the intersection of entertainment and financial crime.
