The Central Bureau of Investigation on Sunday said the CBI, in coordination with other Central Agencies, successfully secured the extradition of Sourabh Chandrakar, the promoter of the Mahadev App illegal betting syndicate, from Oman. Chandrakar will be produced before the CBI Special Judge in Raipur on Monday.

Following approval of the extradition request by Oman, a CBI team travelled to Muscat and escorted Chandrakar back to India. He will undergo a medical examination and be taken to Raipur after securing transit remand, the central agency said in a statement.

Chandrakar Detained By Oman Police

Earlier, Chandrakar was detained by the Royal Oman Police following an Interpol Red Corner Notice issued against him. The promoter of the Mahadev App was wanted in two CBI cases, in which chargesheets have already been filed, and one ED case, in which a prosecution complaint has been filed.

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What Are The Allegations Against Chandrakar?

The CBI investigation revealed that the Mahadev Online Book was among India's largest alleged illegal online betting syndicates, operating through a network of franchised panels and branches across the country.

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Following approval of the extradition request by Oman, a CBI team travelled to Muscat and escorted Chandrakar back to India. He will undergo a medical examination and be taken to Raipur after securing transit remand.

What Is The Mahadev Betting App Case?

The Mahadev app, also known as the Mahadev Online Book (MOB), is primarily promoted by two Chhattisgarh-based absconding businessmen Sourabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal. It is alleged to have generated proceeds of crime worth Rs 80,000 crore since 2019.

The syndicate allegedly offered illegal betting on cricket, football, card games and other events, while routing proceeds through mule bank accounts, multiple transactions and hawala channels. Investigators also found that part of the proceeds was allegedly used to pay protection money to public servants, the CBI said.

The Chhattisgarh government had transferred 13 FIRs registered at different police stations in the state in connection with the Mahadev betting app to the CBI, which took over the cases. The CBI has so far filed eight chargesheets against 100 accused persons, including alleged main promoters of the Mahadev betting app, panel operators, hawala operators and public servants of the Chhattisgarh government.

(Withe Agencies Inputs)