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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.
ED files fresh charge sheet in Mahadev app case, names 25 accused
ED files fresh charge sheet in Mahadev betting app money laundering case, names 25 individuals and entities as accused, including high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh. Girish Talreja and Suraj Chokhani among those named. Court to take cognisance on May 4. Case involves illegal operations of 'Lotus365', a sister concern of Mahadev Online Book (MOB) app. ED alleges involvement of various high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh. Projected proceeds of crime around Rs 6,000 crore.
ED searches offices linked to Fairplay app over 'financial fraud'
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Thursday said it conducted searches on multiple locations in connection with its probe on an offshore illegal betting application, Fairplay. The said app was allegedly involved in illegal broadcasting of cricket matches, including the Indian Premier League (IPL) and various online betting activities including results of recently concluded Lok Sabha polls.
Operators of illegal betting apps moving from Dubai to Sri Lanka
As Dubai's scrutiny intensifies on the online gambling empire Mahadev, illegal betting operators are relocating to Sri Lanka. Offshore call centers and offices, crucial for these betting apps, are being established there. Staff running multiple betting websites are now operating discreetly from Sri Lankan villas, drawn by the country's cheaper costs and less rigorous enforcement compared to Dubai.
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.
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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.
'Protection money' paid to Chhattisgarh babus, cops, says key accused
Chandrabhushan Verma accuses Sourabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal of paying 'protection money' to bureaucrats and police. ED recorded his statement on August 8, 2023, regarding the betting syndicate in Chhattisgarh.
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 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.
Mahadev app case: ED freezes assets worth Rs 580 crore of Dubai-based hawala operator
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigating the 'Mahadev Online Book' in an illegal betting application case, announced on Friday the freezing of security holdings valued at Rs 580.78 crore. Till now, the ED has seized movable properties amounting to Rs 572.41 crore, bringing the total attachment/freezing in the case to Rs 1,296.05 crore.
ED makes 9th arrest in Mahadev betting app case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it has made a fresh and the ninth arrest in connection with its money-laundering probe into the alleged illegal operations of the Mahadev online gaming and betting application that purportedly involve high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh.
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.
DGGI probing Mahadev Online Book for possible non-payment of GST
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) is investigating Mahadev Online Book, an allegedly illegal betting application, and its promoters for suspected violation of GST rules and non-payment of tax. The DGGI suspects the GST dues to be around Rs 30,000 crore and alleges that Mahadev Book and its subsidiaries operated illegally without GST registration. The app is already under scrutiny for money laundering, illegal betting, and match-fixing by the Enforcement Directorate and police in multiple cities.
Mahadev betting syndicate resurfaces with new avatars, deepfake tactics
These proxy websites have resurfaced with new betting games under different labels. The banned URL Parimatch has become pari-match-bet.in, Lotus365 is now lotus365.co while Fairplay has become fair-play.com.in or fairplay24.in.
Mahadev App case: Actor Sahil Khan, three others summoned for questioning today
They have been instructed to appear before the SIT on Friday for questioning.
Ravi Uppal, key accused in Mahadev betting app arrested by Dubai Police, to be extradited to India
According to the sources, the arrest was made by Dubai police on the basis of a red corner notice issued by Interpol at the behest of ED. Uppal will be extradited to India soon. In the Mahadev betting app case, there are allegations of fraud of 15,000 crore rupees along with match-fixing, illegal hawala, and cryptocurrency transactions.
Mumbai police book 32 in Mahadev betting app under fraud and gambling
Mumbai police have filed a case against 32 individuals, including the Mahadev betting app promoters, under fraud and gambling charges, following a complaint by social worker Prakash Bankar. The accused reportedly received money through hawala transactions. Meanwhile, the Directorate of Enforcement is investigating the Mahadev Book Online Betting APP syndicate for alleged remote operation and financial irregularities.
ETtech Explainer: What is the Mahadev app case troubling Bollywood celebrities?
The government on Sunday blocked the operation of several illegal betting and gambling apps, including the controversial Mahadev app, on a request by the Enforcement Directorate. But what prompted the action and how is Bollywood embroiled in the controversy? An explainer.
Govt blocks 22 'illegal' betting apps and websites, including Mahadev Book app
The action follows investigations conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against illegal betting app syndicate and subsequent raids on Mahadev Book in Chhattisgarh, revealing the app’s unlawful operations, govt said in a press release.
'Mahadev' betting app brings cash flow from Dawood, says BJP leader
BJP MLA Siddhartha Nath Singh has claimed that the Chhattisgarh government is not banning the betting application 'Mahadev' due to alleged financial ties with underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. Singh accused the Congress party of receiving money from Dubai and becoming an ATM for Delhi. The Mahadev app is said to facilitate illegal betting and money laundering, with the Enforcement Directorate investigating the case.
Mahadev book app case: ED summons actor Shraddha Kapoor
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor to appear before them in connection with their probe into the illegal online betting platform Mahadev Book app. The agency is investigating celebrities who endorsed the app on social media and received payments, which they consider to be proceeds of crime.
ED summons Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor in an illegal betting app case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor for his alleged involvement in the Mahadev Book App illegal online betting case. The ED claims that Kapoor endorsed the app on social media and received payments from it. The agency wants to know the contact and payment details from the actor, as well as the main accused who are suspected to be in Dubai.
ED Summons Ranbir Kapoor in illegal online betting case
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with its investigation into the illegal online betting platform Mahadev Book App. The actor is accused of endorsing the app on social media and accepting payments, which the ED considers as proceeds of crime.
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.
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