The questions trending online are blunt:
Where did his money come from? What is his real income? Why is the ED investigating?
A meteoric rise
Anurag Dwivedi hails from Khajoor village (Bhitrepar) in Nawabganj police station area, Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. Born in 1999, he comes from a local political family-his father Lakshminath Dwivedi once served as village pradhan. He lives with his mother Manju Devi; his sister Komal is married. Anurag completed graduation before moving out.
Just 7-8 years ago, villagers still recall him riding a bicycle through dusty trails. Today, his garage reportedly features BMW, Mercedes, Defender, Ferrari & Lamborghini. He also owns expensive homes in his village and in Lucknow, along with private staff and security.
From loss in betting to fantasy cricket influencer
According to sources, around 2017-18 Anurag fell into contact with cricket bookies and allegedly lost large sums. After family pressure, he moved to Delhi with friend Sanjeet Kumar.
There, he started creating cricket strategy videos and joined platforms like Dream11, branding himself as a fantasy cricket expert.
Today his audience base includes- 7 million YouTube subscribers & 2.4 million Instagram followers.
He reportedly earns from paid fantasy leagues, brand promotions, events, paid mentorship and digital content.
Brand value skyrockets
In January 2024, Anurag hosted his first grand meet-up at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow. Over 500 fantasy cricket followers attended. Industry insiders claim this event dramatically raised his popularity and earnings.
Dubai cruise wedding triggers curiosity
On 22 November 2024, Anurag married his Lucknow-based girlfriend aboard a luxury cruise in Dubai. Nearly 100 relatives were flown out at his expense, including hotel, travel and catering arrangements. Several Bollywood guests were reportedly present.
The lavish scale attracted public and agency attention.
ED raids after sudden wealth spike
On 17 December 2024, a 16-member ED team searched Anurag's house in Khajoor village and property belonging to his uncle Nripendra Nath Dwivedi in Nawabganj.
Officials seized documents, digital devices, bank and property papers. Anurag was not present; reports say he is in Dubai.
The probe reportedly focuses on: 1. Whether the income from fantasy cricket platforms is legitimate 2. Possible links to illegal betting or money laundering
Threats and earlier controversies
In December 2024, gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's associate Rohit Godara allegedly demanded Rs 1 crore extortion from Anurag, threatening to kill him. Anurag posted online about the threat, later deleting it.
His name also surfaced in a dispute involving a Thar belonging to him, whose occupants were accused of assaulting staff of a Chandigarh University bus. An FIR was filed against six individuals.
What is his total wealth?
According to investigators and sources:
- Real estate in Unnao and Lucknow
- A fleet of luxury vehicles
- Revenue from paid promotions and fantasy cricket deals
ED suspects a major mismatch between declared income and actual assets. Among the four cars seized, the costliest is reportedly the Rs 6.5-crore Lamborghini.