New Delhi, July 9: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed 11 new charge sheets in the high-profile Mahadev online betting app case, marking a significant step in the agency’s crackdown on one of India’s largest illegal online betting networks.
This action has led to crucial progress in the investigation of a multi-crore illegal betting network operating from abroad.
In one case, the CBI has filed six charge sheets against six accused, including Ashish Das, Rohit Gulati, Vikas Chhaparia, Anil Dhammni, Vishal Ahuja, and Dheeraj Ahuja, under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) related to fraud, forgery, and criminal conspiracy.
The agency has also presented additional evidence against the main accused and alleged mastermind, Saurabh Chandrakar, and Ravi Uppal, both of whom already have charge sheets filed against them.
In another case, the CBI has filed five more charge sheets against Saurabh Chandrakar, Ravi Uppal, and several members associated with the betting syndicate, totaling 66 individuals. These charge sheets invoke relevant sections of the IPC and the Chhattisgarh Gambling Prohibition Act. Investigations reveal that these panels facilitated the transfer of illegal earnings from one location to another.
The Mahadev app is considered one of the largest illegal online betting networks in the country. According to investigations, Saurabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal promoted the app extensively through social media, allowing it to reach millions and establish a vast network across the nation.
The investigation has indicated that this gang operated multiple illegal betting panels across several states, connecting people for betting activities and generating illegal earnings worth crores. Allegations suggest that this money was laundered abroad through various secret bank accounts.
Furthermore, a portion of the illegal earnings was reportedly given to some government employees as ‘protection money.’
The investigation has revealed that the promoters of this network and several key associates left India for foreign countries a few years ago, allegedly operating the entire network from some nations in West Asia.
The CBI has already issued Red Corner Notices against the four main accused and has initiated legal proceedings to declare them economic fugitives.
The agency has stated that the investigation into this entire network is ongoing. It is also looking into the extent of alleged political and bureaucratic protection received in this case.
The CBI has indicated that as the investigation progresses, more charge sheets may be filed in the coming months. Currently, the agency is focused on uncovering the entire network and taking legal action against all involved parties.
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