Overview

• The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted fresh raids on 55 locations across India, including the Delhi residence and office of EaseMyTrip co-founder Nishant Pitti.
• The raids were prompted by new evidence linking proceeds of crime from the Mahadev betting app to entities associated with Pitti.
• The Mahadev app, allegedly operated by Dubai-based Sourabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal, is accused of laundering ₹6,000 crore through benami accounts and illegal betting networks.
• The investigation has implicated high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh, with allegations of bribes and protection money paid to facilitate operations.
• EaseMyTrip has denied any direct or indirect association with the Mahadev app and stated its commitment to cooperating with authorities.