• The Mahadev Gaming app is an online betting platform where users can engage in live gambling across various games, including:
  • Poker
  • Card games
  • Badminton
  • Tennis
  • Football
  • Cricket

Modus Operandi:              

• The app operates through a network of closed groups on various instant messaging platforms.
• It lures individuals by posting contact numbers on websites, enticing them to participate and profit.
• When users reach out to these numbers, they receive two distinct contact numbers:
• One facilitates money deposits and points for user IDs used in betting.
  1. • • The other connects to the website for cashing out points from the assigned IDs.

  2. Owners:                       

     • The ownership of the company lies with Sourabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal.
     • They allegedly provided online avenues for illegal betting on live games, including cricket, tennis, badminton, poker, and card games.

  3. Revenue:                      

     • This illicit operation reportedly rakes in an astounding Rs 200 crore daily.

  4. Enforcement Directorate (ED) Investigation:                  

     • The ED has issued summons to several Bollywood actors and celebrities for questioning in connection with the Mahadev betting scam case.
• In summary, the Mahadev Gaming app has been facilitating illegal betting activities and accumulating substantial profits through its network of closed groups and online platforms.
• LEGAL  ACTIONS                   
• Certainly! Let me provide you with details about the legal actions taken against the Mahadev Gaming app:

  1. Ban by the Indian Government:

     • The Indian government has issued blocking orders against 22 illegal betting apps and websites, including the Mahadev Book Online app.
     • These actions were taken as part of efforts to crack down on unlawful betting and gambling operations¹2.

  2. Enforcement Directorate (ED) Investigation:

     • The ED conducted investigations against the illegal betting app syndicate.
     • Subsequent raids on the Mahadev Book in Chhattisgarh revealed the app’s unlawful operations.
       • The ED alleged that the company promoted by Sourabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal was running operations from Dubai and making Rs 450 crore per month by offering illegal bets through a cache of online applications²1.

     • Seizure of Assets:

       • Earlier this year in September, the ED seized assets worth Rs 417 crore in connection with the Mahadev online betting app²1.

     • Franchise-Type Model:

       • The ED had alleged that the Mahadev app was running a franchise-type model in which the panel was outsourced in a 70-30% profit-sharing ratio²1.

     • Government’s Previous Actions:

       • In March, the IT ministry had issued similar orders to bar the operations of 138 betting and gambling apps on an “urgent” and “emergency” basis for improper data storage, transfer to other countries, and money laundering
     • CELE BRITIES CONNECTED TO MAHADEV BETTING APP
  3. • Certainly! Here’s what we know about the connection between celebrities and the Mahadev betting app:

       1. Sahil Khan:

          • Bollywood actor Sahil Khan has been in the headlines recently due to his alleged involvement in the Mahadev betting app scam.
          • He was arrested by Mumbai’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the Rs 15,000 crores Mahadev betting app scam case.
          • Sahil Khan rose to fame through Bollywood films like “Style,” “Xcuse Me,” and “Aladdin.” He gained further attention for his fitness journey and has a popular YouTube channel¹1.

       2. Tamannaah Bhatia:

          

          • Actress Tamannaah Bhatia was summoned by Maharashtra’s cyber cell in relation to the promotion of the sister app of Mahadev betting app named Fairplay.
          • The cyber cell is investigating the involvement of several Bollywood personalities in promoting online betting applications, including Tamannaah²3.

       3. Other Bollywood Personalities:

          • The Mahadev betting app case has led to the summoning of other top celebrities, including:
            • Ranbir Kapoor
            • Kapil Sharma
            • Shraddha Kapoor
            • Badshah
            • Sanjay Dutt
            • Jacqueline Fernandez
            • Hina Khan
            • Tiger
            • Managers of actors Sanjay Dutt and Jacqueline Fernandez