Dubai: Dubai authorities have arrested Sargana Saurabh Chandrakar, the founder of the Mahadev Satta App, following a Red Corner Notice issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Sources indicate that this action was carried out at the ED’s request, with UAE officials informing both the Indian government and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) about Chandrakar’s custody.
Chandrakar, who was apprehended in December 2023, has been held in Dubai Police custody since his arrest. ED officials have stated that nearly all formalities for his extradition to India have been completed, and he is expected to be deported within the next ten days.
Chandrakar faces allegations of involvement in a massive scam amounting to over ₹6,000 crore. Originally operating as a juice seller, Chandrakar ran a modest roadside juice shop named Juice Factory in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh. Despite limited income from his initial venture, he began expanding his business, opening multiple Juice Factory outlets across various cities in Chhattisgarh. Alongside his legitimate business, Chandrakar developed a penchant for gambling. Initially engaging in offline betting, he transitioned to online gambling during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the lockdown, he co-launched the Mahadev Betting App with Ravi Uppal.
The Mahadev Betting App facilitated online gambling, allowing users to engage in live games such as poker, card games, and chance-based games. The platform also enabled betting on various sports including cricket, badminton, tennis, and football, as well as on election outcomes. The app rapidly expanded through an illegal betting network and became widely used across Chhattisgarh. Investigations have revealed that Chandrakar orchestrated a comprehensive fraud scheme using this platform.
Authorities are intensifying efforts to ensure Chandrakar’s extradition, with legal proceedings expected to conclude shortly. This case underscores the growing crackdown on online gambling operations and financial frauds across international jurisdictions.
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