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CBI arrests alleged Mahadev betting app kingpin after Dubai return
The CBI arrested Abhishek Kumar in a case involving the Mahadev online betting app.
He was arrested at an airport in Hyderabad after arriving from Dubai.
Investigators say he helped run betting and gambling activities.
They also allege that he coordinated betting panels and collected money.
The agency says he bought property in Dubai with money from these activities.
It says seized material links him to Saurabh Chandrakar and Shubham Soni.
A Hyderabad court allowed investigators to take him to Raipur, where another court approved two days of police custody.
The CBI says it has filed chargesheets against 100 accused people in the wider case.
The CBI arrested alleged Mahadev Online Betting App kingpin Abhishek Kumar at Hyderabad airport after his arrival from Dubai.
The agency alleges Kumar operated betting activities, coordinated panels, collected funds and acquired Dubai property using betting proceeds.
The CBI said seized material indicated Kumar worked closely with alleged main accused Saurabh Chandrakar and Shubham Soni.
Kumar received three days of transit remand in Hyderabad and two days of police custody in Raipur.
The CBI has filed eight chargesheets against 100 accused and issued notices and extradition requests concerning absconding promoters.
- Who
- The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested Abhishek Kumar, whom it identifies as an alleged kingpin and wanted accused.
- What
- Kumar was arrested in the alleged Mahadev Online Betting App betting and gambling case.
- Where
- Kumar was arrested at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad and later taken to Raipur.
- When
- The arrest was reported on September 24; the articles do not specify the year.
- Why
- The CBI alleges that he operated betting activities, coordinated panels, collected funds and acquired Dubai property using proceeds from betting and gambling.
Key facts
- Investigating agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation
- Arrested person
- Abhishek Kumar
- Arrest location
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
- Case
- Mahadev Online Betting App, also known as Mahadev Online Book
- Transit remand
- Three days granted by a Hyderabad court
- Police custody
- Two days granted by a Raipur court
- CBI chargesheets
- Eight chargesheets against 100 accused
- Alleged proceeds
- The app allegedly generated Rs 80,000 crore since 2019; the case is described in one headline as a Rs 6,000 crore matter
Quotes
CBI spokesperson
Spokesperson for the Central Bureau of Investigation
“Efforts are being made to bring the main promoters of the Mahadev Betting App back to India to face trial. So far, seven Red Corner Notices and two Extradition Proposals have been sent and extradition proceedings against two accused are under way.”
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“The seized material prima facie shows his active role in the operation of the Mahadev Betting App and he worked closely with other main accused namely Saurabh Chandrakar and Shubham Soni.”
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Sources
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