BETTING SCAM
Actor Sahil Khan gets bail in Mahadev betting app case
Actor Sahil Khan has been granted bail in connection with the Mahadev betting app case. The decision was made by Additional Sessions Judge V M Pathade on Wednesday, though the detailed order is not yet available. Khan, in his plea, argued that most of the allegations against him were "speculative" and said there was no concrete evidence.
Why Mahadev app not banned by Centre and Chhattisgarh governments: Bhupesh Baghel
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel criticised BJP MP Santosh Pandey's allegations in Lok Sabha regarding the Mahadev app scam, questioning why the BJP-led governments hadn't banned the platform. Baghel denied Pandey's accusations of operating a Rs 6,000 crore betting scheme during his tenure, pointing out that his government had taken action against the app's promoters. Baghel also expressed concerns over the app's continued operation under the current administration and plans to address the issue further.
60 Indian nationals arrested in Sri Lanka for cyber crime operations
Indian nationals engaged in online financial scams were arrested in Madiwela and Battaramulla following simultaneous raids. The arrests uncovered a scheme involving coerced deposits after promising cash for social media interactions, with international links to Dubai and Afghanistan.
Mahadev betting app 'scam': Chhattisgarh EOW/ACB raids 29 places in five districts
Raids conducted by EOW/ACB in connection with Mahadev betting app scam during Congress government. Arrests made, including key app promoters. Money laundering investigation ongoing with involvement of multiple individuals and significant proceeds of crime.
Mahadev scam: Accused firm had share purchase pact with Delta Corp
The Mahadev illegal betting app scam involves Ability Games' deal with Delta Corp for the Nepal casino business. Delta Corp faces GST notices. ED probes crime proceeds from Skyexchange and Lotus365.com, freezing ₹1,100 crore shares.
Tamannaah Bhatia reacts to being summoned by ED over illegal betting app, requests date rescheduling
Bhatia was implicated in connection with the notorious Mahadev betting app, allegedly involved in the unauthorized streaming of IPL matches. She was purportedly endorsing the Fairplay app, a branch of the Mahadev app, which reportedly led to a Rs 1 crore loss for Viacom. The actress was summoned on April 29.
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Who is Sahil Khan? From actor to businessman to Mahadev betting app scam accused
Sahil Khan, a prominent Bollywood actor and fitness influencer, has been detained by Mumbai's cyber cell SIT in connection with the Mahadev betting app scam. His arrest follows the denial of pre-arrest bail by the Bombay High Court. Khan's involvement is linked to promoting online betting platforms, particularly the Khiladi Book associated with Mahadev. The case, estimated at Rs 15,000 crore, reflects broader scrutiny of illegal transactions in Maharashtra.
Mahadev betting app case: Actor Sahil Khan remanded in police custody till May 1
A Mumbai court on Sunday remanded actor Sahil Khan, who has been arrested in connection with the Mahadev betting app case, in police custody till May 1. Khan was apprehended from Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh on Saturday after the Bombay High Court rejected his pre-arrest bail plea.
Mumbai SIT detains actor Sahil Khan from Chhattisgarh in Mahadev betting app case
Mahadev betting app case: Actor Sahil Khan, renowned for his roles in movies like 'Style' and 'Excuse Me', has been detained by Mumbai's cyber cell special investigation team. He was apprehended in Chhattisgarh after the Bombay High Court dismissed his pre-arrest bail plea.
Whatsapp investing scams: Red flags to watch out for
Fraudsters are using identities of established brands and reputed professionals to offer investors bogus stock tips and trading courses.
Baghel mustn't be afraid of probe in Mahadev app 'scam' if he is innocent: Chhattisgarh CM
Sai advises Baghel not to fear the Mahadev scam investigation if innocent. EOW registered case against Baghel. BJP confident in winning 11 Lok Sabha seats with Modi's strong popularity.
FIR against Baghel in Mahadev betting case 'conspiracy' of BJP: Chhattisgarh Congress chief Baij
Congress's Deepak Baij accused BJP of conspiring an FIR against ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel in Mahadev online betting scam. Baij alleged defamation, fear of defeat, misuse of agencies, and donation scam.
Chhattisgarh EOW registers FIR against ex-CM Baghel, others in Mahadev betting app case
Chhattisgarh's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) initiated a case against ex-Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and others in the alleged Mahadev online betting scam, based on a report submitted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Baghel and app promoters face charges including criminal conspiracy and cheating. The ED alleges involvement of high-ranking officials, projecting proceeds of crime at about Rs 6,000 crore.
FIR against me in Mahadev app case politically motivated as BJP fears poll loss: Baghel
Baghel accused EOW of politically motivated FIR in Mahadev case, alleging deliberate framing. He raised concerns about delayed disclosure and impact on elections, questioning Mahadev app's status under Modi's governance and revealing top BJP donor via electoral bonds.
Mahadev betting app scam: 19 smallcap stocks crash up to 37% this month
Smallcap investors suffered losses due to the Mahadev Online Book scam involving entities like Hari Shankar Tibrewala. Several listed stocks linked to the scam saw significant value depreciation, causing panic in the stock market.
FIR against Chhattisgarh ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel
Baghel and eight others have been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including those for criminal conspiracy, cheating and forgery and certain sections of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018. The Economic Offences Wing of the Chhattisgarh police has mentioned in the FIR dated March 4 that the case has been registered on the probe report of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Mahadev illegal betting app case: ED probe reveals dummy cos' accounts used to route funds to stock market
It has been revealed after the arrest of Suraj Chokhani, the Indian connection to the fugitive promoters of the Mahadev app, that through a betting website, ‘skyexchange’, Chokhani allegedly diverted Rs 423 crore (as on February 29) through companies under his directorship to stock portfolios. The ED suspects most of these were small and mid-cap stocks.
ED, GST authority flagged several violations by Paytm earlier
The ED and DGGI have investigated Paytm for alleged money laundering and illegal betting. The agencies have raised concerns about Indian payment gateways being used for trade-based money laundering, illegal betting, and diversion of funds to crypto wallets. Paytm has faced scrutiny for KYC-related lapses and freezing suspicious accounts.
Chhattisgarh 2023: BJP scripts stunning victory, Congress faces ED heat; Naxals strike big
Vishnu Deo Sai, a prominent tribal face of the saffron party, became the new chief minister in December, while first-time BJP MLAs Arun Sao and Vijay Sharma were appointed as deputy CMs.
India's government blocked 174 betting and gambling sites
The Indian government has blocked 581 applications, including 174 betting and gambling app, Pankaj Chaudhury, the minister of state for finance, told the parliament on Monday. Some prominent platforms operating illegally include Parimatch, Fairplay, 1XBET, Lotus365, Dafabet, and Betwaysatta.
Offshore betting ads concerning, says ASCI amid increased scrutiny on betting apps
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has expressed concerns over the advertising of betting apps featuring well-known celebrities, as scrutiny on such apps and their links to celebrities widens. ASCI emphasized that betting is illegal in many parts of India, making its advertising impermissible. The council highlighted the issue of offshore betting ads, featuring prominent Indian celebrities and being shown to Indian audiences, as a matter of concern.
Dabur group Chairman, Director booked in alleged Mahadev betting app case by Mumbai Police; Burman family calls FIR baseless
Mahadev scam: Mumbai Police has lodged FIR against 32 individuals, including Dabur's Director Gaurav Burman and Chairman Mohit Burman, linked to the Mahadev betting app on charges of fraud and gambling. The FIR, based on a complaint by social activist Prakash Bankar, lists the accused in relation to the alleged betting app, designating Mohit Burman as number 16 and Gaurav Burman as number 18 among the accused.
Chhattisgarh polls: Campaigning for first phase comprising 20 seats ends; voting on Nov 7
In the first phase, the political fate of 223 candidates, including 25 women, will be decided by 40,78,681 voters, including 19,93,937 male, 20,84,675 female and 69 third-gender persons, while 5304 polling booths have been set up for the first phase.
A Rs 200 cr wedding that opened gates to a Rs 5,000 cr scam: The men behind Mahadev betting app
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in India has summoned Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor as part of its probe into the Mahadev Book App case, involving illegal online betting. The ED suspects the total amount involved to be over Rs 5,000 crore. Several other Bollywood personalities are also under scrutiny for allegedly receiving payments to attend or perform at the wedding.
After Chinese betting app scam, Gujarat cops now chasing Malaysian 'Big Boss' in Rs 33 crore scam
Gujarat police are pursuing a Malaysian individual known as 'Big Boss' in a scam worth Rs 33 crore. The scam involved the transfer of money from bank accounts in Saurashtra to Kuala Lumpur. The police are investigating the number of people enticed by promises of high returns on bets placed through fraudulent apps.
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