The Mumbai cyber cells Special Investigating Team (SIT) has summoned actor Sahil Khan and three others for questioning regarding the betting case of Mahadev App, which involves a Rs 15,000 crore. The investigation into this high profile case has taken a turn shedding light on the alleged involvement of individuals in the online betting syndicate.
Ravi Uppal, identified as one of the culprits in the Mahadev Book online betting syndicate and suspected co promoter of the app was recently apprehended by Dubai Police. This arrest was made based on a red corner notice issued by Interpol in response to a request from India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED). Uppal is currently facing money laundering charges being investigated by the ED and is expected to be extradited to India soon.
It is worth noting that Uppal is also implicated in a case involving allegations of kickbacks against outgoing Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. The action taken by Dubai Police highlights cooperation in combating crimes as evidenced by the issuance of a Red Corner notice against Uppal.
The legal proceedings originated when the Enforcement Directorate obtained bailable warrants against both Uppal and Sourabh Chandrakar, another promoter and mastermind, behind the illegal betting syndicate. These warrants were issued in October of this year and have further intensified the legal actions. Now that Uppal has been taken into custody there is a possibility that Chandrakar might also be arrested soon.
The context of this situation revolves around a wedding that took place in the United Arab Emirates this year drawing the attention of the Enforcement Directorate. The entire expenditure of approximately Rs 200 crore for the event, paid entirely in cash, raised suspicions. Chandrakar, associated with the Mahadev betting app, reportedly spent extravagantly on private jets and celebrity performances at the wedding, prompting further scrutiny.
The Mahadev betting app case involves staggering allegations of a Rs 15,000 crore fraud, encompassing match-fixing, illegal hawala transactions, and the use of cryptocurrency. The Enforcement Directorate has filed a comprehensive charge sheet in connection with the Mahadev online betting app case, naming 14 accused individuals. This includes Sourabh Chandrakar, Ravi Uppal, and others, revealing the intricate web of financial impropriety, illegal betting, and money laundering facilitated by the Mahadev Online Book Betting app.
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