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Mahadev App Co-Founder Arrested in Dubai
Mahadev app co-founder Ravi Uppal arrested in Dubai days after partner Sourabh Chandrakar extradited to India.
In brief
Mahadev app co-founder Ravi Uppal arrested in Dubai days after partner Sourabh Chandrakar extradited to India. Ravi Uppal, co-founder of Mahadev betting app, arrested in Dubai following partner Sourabh Chandrakar's extradition from Oman to India. Originally reported by Ndtv.
Ravi Uppal Arrested in Dubai
Ravi Uppal, co-founder of Mahadev betting app, arrested in Dubai days after partner Sourabh Chandrakar extradited to India.
ED Alleges Hawala Network
ED alleges Uppal managed hawala network involving hundreds of crores of rupees and maintained contacts with politicians and bureaucrats in Chhattisgarh.
Vanuatu Passports Used
Uppal and Chandrakar hold Vanuatu passports to evade Indian legal processes as Vanuatu has no extradition treaty with India.
Interpol Red Corner Notice
Interpol Red Corner Notice issued against Uppal in October 2023, detained in Dubai in December 2023 but released 45 days later.
ED Estimates Network Turnover
ED estimates Mahadev network turnover at 88,000-94,000 crore rupees with 4,000-5,000 crore sent abroad.
Chandrakar Extradited from Oman
Sourabh Chandrakar extradited from Oman to India by CBI team on Sunday for production before special court in Raipur.
Vikas Chhaparia in Dubai
Another accused Vikas Chhaparia, described as financial manager of hawala network, also in Dubai awaiting extradition.
ED Chargesheets Filed
ED filed six chargesheets naming 116 accused and arrested 14 people in Mahadev betting app case.
Extradition Process Ongoing
ED and CBI working to bring Uppal back to India at earliest despite Vanuatu passport and UAE detention.
What to remember
Ravi Uppal, co-founder of Mahadev betting app, arrested in Dubai following partner Sourabh Chandrakar's extradition from Oman to India.
