The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed six fresh charge sheets in the Mahadev App betting case, naming 70 accused, including alleged masterminds Saurabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal, as part of its ongoing crackdown on one of India’s largest illegal online betting networks. The new filings bring the total to 11 charge sheets in the sprawling probe.
Key Accused and Charges in the Mahadev App Case
In the corruption-linked cases, the CBI has charge-sheeted Ashim Das, Rohit Gulati, Vikas Chhaparia, Anil Dhammani, Vishal Ahuja, and Dheeraj Ahuja under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, alongside IPC sections for cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy. Separately, five additional charge sheets were filed against 66 individuals, including Chandrakar and Uppal, under the IPC and the Chhattisgarh Gambling Prohibition Act.
How the Mahadev App Betting Syndicate Operated
The CBI describes the Mahadev App as a nationwide illegal betting syndicate that allegedly enrolled millions of users through social media and operated betting panels across multiple states. Investigators claim the network generated substantial illegal profits, with proceeds routed through mule accounts and partially used as protection money for public servants. Key accused, including Chandrakar and Uppal, are believed to have fled to West Asian countries, with Red Corner Notices issued against four of them.
Next Steps in the CBI Investigation
The agency has initiated proceedings to declare the absconding accused as Fugitive Economic Offenders. The probe continues to trace the financial network, identify the full extent of the syndicate, and examine allegations of political and bureaucratic patronage. Additional charge sheets are expected as the investigation progresses.
Readers should watch for further developments as the CBI expands its probe into the Mahadev App case and its international connections.
