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Mahadev app founder Chandrakar detained in Oman
Hindustan Times··9 Jul
Sourabh Chandrakar, founder of the Rs 6,000 crore Mahadev online betting syndicate, was detained in Oman by Royal Oman Police weeks ago on an Interpol Red Notice, Hindustan Times reported on July 9. India is sending an extradition request. He is held at Muscat's Al Khoud detention centre after allegedly entering on a forged Indonesian passport.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Online betting crackdowns may recover illicit assets and proceeds.
- Extradition outcomes affect accountability in financial crime cases.
- Illegal gambling networks exploited gaps in cross-border enforcement.
What's Happening
- Chandrakar was detained in Oman on an Interpol Red Notice.
- India is pursuing extradition through the CBI and MEA.
- He is held at Muscat's Al Khoud detention centre.
Betting Syndicate Context
- The Mahadev case involves alleged proceeds of Rs 6,000 crore.
- Chandrakar was released after a 2024 Dubai detention.
- Co-founder Ravi Uppal remains sought by investigators.
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