Overview

• Chhattisgarh police arrested 14 individuals across six states for operating IPL betting panels via the Mahadev app.
• The arrests followed the April 13 detention of Nikhil Wadhwani, who provided key information on the network.
• Seized items include ₹30 lakh in betting transaction records, 67 phones, eight laptops, and 94 ATM cards.
• The accused reportedly purchased betting panels for ₹15–25 lakh and conducted transactions through 500 bank accounts now under investigation.
• The Central Bureau of Investigation and Chhattisgarh police are coordinating efforts to freeze assets and extradite Dubai-based promoters.