ED Uncovers ₹331 Crore Trail From Rapido Driver’s Account to Grand Udaipur Wedding

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered a shocking financial trail linking a Rapido bike driver’s bank account to a luxurious wedding held at Udaipur’s Taj Aravalli Resort. The high-profile event, connected to Gujarat youth political figure Aditya Zula, took place in November last year — but the funding behind it has now raised serious red flags.

During its probe into the illegal 1xBet betting network, the ED discovered that the driver’s bank account had received a staggering ₹331.36 crore between August 2024 and April 2025. Over ₹1 crore from this same account was allegedly diverted to pay for the Udaipur event, even though the driver had absolutely no link to either the bride or the groom.

According to officials, the account was being used as a mule — receiving large sums from unknown sources and quickly transferring them to various suspicious accounts. One of the financial trails connects directly to a bank account tied to illegal betting operations. Investigators are now trying to identify the true origins and ultimate recipients of these huge transfers.

Officials suspect the use of a third-party account was a deliberate attempt to hide the true source of the money and avoid financial scrutiny. The massive deposits and the misuse of an unsuspecting individual’s account have deeply concerned authorities. A senior ED officer warned that such practices are becoming increasingly common, with many people unknowingly allowing their accounts to be used for criminal transactions — only to face serious consequences later.

This case highlights the growing trend of using mule accounts to fund extravagant events and high-value expenses, turning innocent individuals into unwitting fronts for illegal activities.

ED’s Public Advisory:

• Never share bank account details, cards, UPI, or net-banking access.
• Do not sign cheques or financial paperwork for strangers.
• Report any suspicious deposits or withdrawals immediately.
• Avoid offers involving the use of your bank account or financial identity.
• Verify and deactivate unused mobile numbers registered under your name via the government portal: tafcop.sancharsaathi.gov.in

News Source : Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.