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7mo ago

Mahadev Betting App Kingpin Arrested in Dubai, Extradition Imminent

Sourabh Chandrakar, accused of running a ₹6,000 crore illegal betting network, faces extradition to India following his arrest in the UAE.

Sourabh Chandrakar, main accused in the Mahadev Online Book App during his wedding
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Sourabh Chandrakar (HT Photo)
Sourabh Chandrakar was a betting fiend even when he was young and was pulled into more organised forms of illegal betting, eventually rising to head his own syndicate. (HT Photo)

Overview

  • Indian authorities are expediting the extradition process of Sourabh Chandrakar, arrested in Dubai under an Interpol Red Corner Notice.
  • Chandrakar and his associate, Ravi Uppal, allegedly operated the Mahadev betting app from Dubai, laundering thousands of crores through a network of call centers and apps.
  • The Enforcement Directorate claims the betting syndicate involved bribing officials and politicians in India to evade legal scrutiny.
  • Chandrakar's lavish lifestyle included a ₹200 crore wedding in the UAE, with Bollywood celebrities allegedly paid through illegal channels.
  • The investigation has led to the freezing of assets worth ₹572.41 crore, with multiple arrests and ongoing probes into the syndicate's operations.