CBI Raids 60 Locations in ₹6,000 Crore Mahadev Betting App Probe

Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel and senior officials are under investigation as the CBI intensifies its inquiry into alleged corruption and bribes tied to the betting syndicate.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids at 60 locations across four states, including the residences of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
The investigation focuses on the Mahadev betting app syndicate, which allegedly generated ₹6,000 crore in illegal proceeds and paid ₹508 crore in bribes to public officials.
Incriminating digital and documentary evidence was seized during the raids and is currently under examination by the CBI.
The Congress party has labeled the raids politically motivated, while the BJP maintains they are part of ongoing anti-corruption efforts.
The Mahadev betting operation, based in Dubai, is alleged to have run over 3,200 betting panels, generating ₹240 crore daily, with protection money reportedly paid to senior officials.