Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Shefali Bagga Says She Unknowingly Promoted Mahadev Betting Brands
Shefali Bagga is a television sports presenter.
She says she promoted some brands on social media without knowing they were connected to betting.
She says she did not take part in the brands’ other activities.
She also says she cooperated with investigators and returned money.
The Enforcement Directorate says she received about Rs 1.5 crore for promotional videos.
According to the agency, she surrendered Rs 1.20 crore after questioning.
Officials also say they found and seized Rs 30 lakh at her Delhi home.
The investigation is about a betting network linked to the Mahadev app.
Television sports presenter Shefali Bagga said her role was limited to unknowingly promoting brands on social media.
She said she cooperated with investigators, surrendered money, and had faith in the law.
An Enforcement Directorate chargesheet says Bagga received around Rs 1.5 crore for promotional videos linked to the Mahadev betting app syndicate.
The ED says Bagga surrendered Rs 1.20 crore after questioning and seized Rs 30 lakh in cash during a search at her Delhi residence.
The ED investigation concerns a nationwide betting network associated with the Mahadev Book, also known as the Mahadev Betting App.
- Who
- Television sports presenter Shefali Bagga and the Enforcement Directorate.
- What
- Bagga says she unknowingly promoted brands; the ED chargesheet alleges she received money for promotional videos linked to the Mahadev betting app syndicate.
- When
- The article does not specify when the promotions or investigation events occurred.
- Where
- A search took place at Bagga’s residence in Delhi; the betting network is described as nationwide.
- Why
- The ED is investigating alleged promotional payments and operations connected to the Mahadev betting app network.
Bagga’s account
ED allegations
Her role in the promotions
Bagga’s account
Bagga says she unknowingly promoted a few brands on social media and had no involvement in their other activities or operations.
ED allegations
The ED chargesheet says she received around Rs 1.5 crore for making promotional videos for the Mahadev betting app syndicate.
Money and cooperation
Bagga’s account
Bagga says she cooperated with the investigation and surrendered the money.
ED allegations
The ED says she surrendered Rs 1.20 crore after questioning and that officials seized Rs 30 lakh in cash at her residence.
- Person
- Shefali Bagga, a television sports presenter
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Alleged promotional payments
- Around Rs 1.5 crore, according to the ED chargesheet
- Amount surrendered
- Rs 1.20 crore, according to the ED chargesheet
- Cash seized
- Rs 30 lakh during a search at Bagga’s Delhi residence, according to the ED
- App name
- Mahadev Book, also known as the Mahadev Betting App