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Mahadev betting app kingpin Saurabh Chandrakar sent to 8-day police custody

Mahadev betting app kingpin Saurabh Chandrakar sent to 8-day police custody

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A special court in Raipur has granted the Central Bureau of Investigation eight days’ custody of Saurabh Chandrakar, who is described as the alleged kingpin of the Rs 6,000‑crore Mahadev online betting app case, after his recent extradition from Oman.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    New Delhi: Ravi Uppal, co-promoter of the multi-crore Mahadev online betting app, has been arrested in the UAE , and India is moving to extradite him, officials said on Wednesday. The development comes after a CBI team brought back Uppal's friend and another Mahadev app promoter, Saurabh Chandrakar…

    — Deccan Herald

  • center · 5 outlets

    A special court in Chhattisgarh's Raipur on Wednesday granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) eight-day custody of Saurabh Chandrakar, the alleged kingpin of the Rs 6,000-crore Mahadev online betting app case, officials said. Chandrakar, who was recently extradited from Oman, was produced…

    — The New Indian Express

  • right · 6 outlets

    Ravi Uppal, co-promoter of the Mahadev online betting app, has been arrested in the UAE, with Indian agencies initiating steps to secure his extradition in connection with a money laundering case. The 46-year-old was detained in Dubai following an Interpol Red Notice issued at the request of Indian…

    — ABP Live

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Saurabh Chandrakar, wanted in the Mahadev betting app case, was granted eight days of police custody. The Central Bureau of Investigation brought him from New Delhi for examination before a special court. Chandrakar was arrested in Oman after being detained by the Royal Oman Police. He is facing…

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article

Mahadev betting app kingpin Saurabh Chandrakar sent to 8-day police custody

Saurabh Chandrakar, wanted in the Mahadev betting app case, was granted eight days of police custody. The Central Bureau of Investigation brought him from New Delhi for examination before a special court. Chandrakar was arrested in Oman after being detained by the Royal Oman Police. He is facing…

The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Mahadev betting app co-promoter Ravi Uppal arrested in UAE, India to extradite him

Uppal, 46, was taken into custody by authorities in Dubai on the basis of an Interpol Red Notice issued at the request of Indian investigating agencies, officials told PTI. The CBI and the ED are now coordinating efforts to secure his extradition to India. Investigators have also alleged that Uppal…

Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.

Mahadev app co-promoter Ravi Uppal arrested in UAE, India moves for his extradition

New Delhi: Ravi Uppal, co-promoter of the multi-crore Mahadev online betting app, has been arrested in the UAE , and India is moving to extradite him, officials said on Wednesday. The development comes after a CBI team brought back Uppal's friend and another Mahadev app promoter, Saurabh Chandrakar…

The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

Mahadev betting app co-promoter Ravi Uppal arrested in UAE; India moves for extradition

Ravi Uppal, co-promoter of the Mahadev online betting app, has been arrested in the UAE, and Indian authorities are initiating efforts to secure his extradition, officials said on Wednesday. The development comes after a CBI team brought back Uppal's friend and another Mahadev app promoter, Saurabh…

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