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Mahadev Co-Founder Ravi Uppal Vanishes From UAE as Dubai Moves to Close Extradition

Indian agencies call the development a setback to efforts to bring the alleged betting ringleader to trial.

Overview

  • Indian officials say Ravi Uppal left the United Arab Emirates for an unknown location, with an Interpol Red Notice still in force.
  • UAE authorities have proposed closing his extradition case and have not provided India any details on his exit route or destination.
  • Saurabh Chandrakar is reported to remain in the UAE under house arrest with an Indian extradition request yet to make progress.
  • The Enforcement Directorate has pending Fugitive Economic Offenders proceedings against Uppal and Chandrakar before a Raipur court.
  • ED alleges the Mahadev network operated about 3,200 betting panels generating roughly ₹240 crore a day, and the app is still reported to run illegally across India.