The prime promoter of the Mahadev betting app Sourabh Chandrakar, now the alleged accused in the case has been sent to eight days of police custody until November 12 with the permission to take the accused to Delhi for questioning.
A special court in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur granted the police custody of Chandrakar. A charge sheet has been filed by the CBI under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, provisions of the Indian Penal Code relating to criminal conspiracy, cheating and forgery and the Chhattisgarh Gambling Act.
Earlier in the day, the CBI took Chandrakar for a medical examination ahead of his appearance before the court.
On Tuesday, the CBI brought Chandrakar to Raipur from Delhi after securing a two-day transit remand from the Delhi court.
Chandrakar was arrested in Oman and extradited to India following the process, government process. He was detained by the Royal Oman Police following an Interpol red corner notice issued by the, issued against him. A CBI team especially deputed to Oman escorted him back to the country.
According to the CBI, Chandrakar is wanted in two cases prior to the current Mahadev betting app scam. The CBI has described the platform as one of the largest illegal betting app in the country be8ng operated internationally. Additionally, he is facing charges filed by the ED as well.
The syndicate as per reports facilitated betting on cricket, football, card games and other events through a network of franchise partners and branches across India.
Primary investigation revealed the proceeds for the alleged illegal betting were routed through numerous mule bank accounts, layered through multiple transactions and transferred abroad through hawala channels. A portion of the proceeds were also used allegedly to pay protection money to public servants in the state to ensure the syndicate could operate without hindrance.