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CBI Searches 33 Locations in Mahadev Betting Case, Finds Hawala Links
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What Happened?
The CBI conducted searches at 33 locations across six states related to the Rs 6,000-crore Mahadev online betting scam, uncovering hawala links and mule accounts.
Key points
- CBI searches were conducted in Delhi, Mumbai, Nagpur, Amritsar, Bhopal, and Raipur.
- The searches followed disclosures by Sourabh Chandrakar after his extradition from Oman.
- Chandrakar was arrested on November 1 and is under judicial custody until November 19.
- The investigation revealed the platform operated from abroad with a network of panel operators in India.
- Seized materials indicate the use of mule accounts and hawala channels for routing betting proceeds.
Key insights
- The CBI's actions may deter other illegal betting operations in India.
- The investigation highlights the challenges of regulating online gambling.
- Chandrakar's disclosures could lead to further arrests of individuals involved in the syndicate.
Why it matters
This investigation could impact the operations of illegal online betting platforms in India.
Entities
Central Bureau of Investigation· OrganizationMahadev· CompanySourabh Chandrakar· PersonOman· CountryRaipur· CityDelhi· CityMumbai· CityNagpur· CityAmritsar· CityBhopal· City
Source
India Today
