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Chhattisgarh Police Arrest 14 in Expanding IPL Betting Crackdown

Authorities seize devices, financial records, and move to freeze over 2,000 accounts tied to Mahadev app betting network.

The arrested accused were accepting bets through the panels of Mahadev betting app named L95 Lotus, Lotus 651 and LOTUS 656, (iStockphoto) (Pic used for repersentation)
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Overview

  • 14 individuals from six states were arrested for allegedly using Mahadev betting app panels to accept IPL wagers.
  • The arrests followed the interrogation of Nikhil Wadhwani, apprehended on April 13 for online betting activities.
  • Police seized 67 mobile phones, eight laptops, 94 ATM cards, and betting records worth ₹30 lakh during the operation.
  • The accused reportedly facilitated transactions worth crores of rupees through 500 bank accounts, with over 2,000 accounts flagged for freezing.
  • The arrests are part of a broader CBI investigation into the ₹6,000 crore Mahadev betting syndicate, which involves cross-state operations and digital platforms.