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From stealing at his brother's shop in Chattisgarh to generating monthly earnings of Rs 30-40 lakh, and an overall monthly revenue of Rs 450 crores, Sourabh Chandrakar's online betting addiction made him a scammer. 

Who is Sourabh Chadrakar, the founder of Mahadev Betting app?

Who is Sourabh Chadrakar, the founder of Mahadev Betting app founder?

From stealing at his brother's shop in Chattisgarh to generating monthly earnings of Rs 30-40 lakh, and an overall monthly revenue of Rs 450 crores, Sourabh Chandrakar's online betting addiction made him a scammer.&nbsp;

Sourabh Chandrakar, a central figure in the Mahadev betting app case, has been reportedly detained and is currently under house arrest in Dubai for a multi-crore money laundering case.&nbsp;
Originally from Bhilai in Chhattisgarh, Chandrakar's journey, as detailed extensively in the 8,887-page chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate, notes his transition from stealing at his brother Gitesh's shop - Mahadev Juice Corner, to making a scheme that reportedly siphoned hundreds of crores through an online betting app.
Having faced significant losses in online gambling in 2018, Chandrakar who as per the initial investigation is addicted to online betting left for Dubai in 2019 with his friend Ravi Uppal. The duo engaged in odd jobs there, to finance the launch of the Mahadev Book App in 2020 which was reportedly developed by Indian and European coders. The app facilitated betting on cricket, poker, football, election results, etc through panels. He began his business with just two panels in Dubai and Hyderabad which gradually expanded to 20 and during the pandemic, he opened 2,000 centers globally.
According to the chargesheet, Chandrakar's app currently boasts over 3,000 active panels, generating weekly earnings of Rs 8-10 lakh per panel, monthly earnings of Rs 30-40 lakh, and an overall monthly revenue of Rs 450 crores.
Chandrakar's extravagant Rs 250 crore wedding in the UAE in February which was attended by celebrities like Neha Kakkar, Tiger Shroff, and Sunny Leone grabbed eyeballs. ED began its investigation after the lavish event raised suspicions. Bollywood figures connected to the app faced summons regarding their involvement, turning the investigation into a scandal.

The lawsuit, citing different sections of the Indian Penal Code and the IT Act, chiefly focuses on app promoter Saurabh Chandrakar, Ravi Uppal, Shubham Soni, and numerous others for their alleged participation in the scam.

Burman family dismisses allegations as Dabur chiefs face Mahadev betting app scam charges

<h2>The lawsuit, citing different sections of the Indian Penal Code and the IT Act, chiefly focuses on app promoter Saurabh Chandrakar, Ravi Uppal, Shubham Soni, and numerous others for their alleged participation in the scam.</h2>

A new development has emerged in the ongoing Mahadev betting app controversy, with Dabur Group chairman Mohit V Burman and Director Gaurav V Burman finding themselves named among 32 others in the First Information Report (FIR) filed by the Mumbai Police. The FIR, registered on November 8, includes notable names such as Bollywood actor Sahil Khan, linking them to an alleged fraud dating back to 2019, totalling an estimated ₹15,000 crore.
The case, filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the IT Act, primarily targets app promoter Saurabh Chandrakar, Ravi Uppal, Shubham Soni, and several others for their involvement in the purported scam.
However, the Burman family has vehemently refuted these accusations. A spokesperson representing the family labelled the FIR a 'mischievous act' driven by malicious intent. Speaking to CNBC TV-18, the Dabur spokesperson stated, "We have not received any communication on any such FIR. If this information is indeed true, it appears to be a mischievous act driven by malicious intent and is devoid of any facts."
Meanwhile, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is actively investigating the Mahadev Book Online Betting APP syndicate, alleging its promoters operate thousands of panels remotely across India. The ED has made significant progress in this probe, having already arrested four individuals and seized proceeds worth over ₹450 crore. Furthermore, the ED has lodged a prosecution complaint against 14 accused persons. Also Watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/govt-blocks-mahadev-app-21-other-illegal-betting-platforms-1699235918858#google_vignette">Govt blocks Mahadev app, 21 other illegal betting platforms</a>

Govt blocks Mahadev app, 21 other illegal betting apps

The government said that the Chhattisgarh government didn't send such a request despite having the powers to do so.&nbsp;

&nbsp;The Centre has issued blocking orders against 22 illegal betting platforms, including the Mahadev app and Reddyannaprestopro, on request of the Enforcement Directorate, an official statement said on Sunday.
Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged the Chhattisgarh government did not send any request to block these platforms despite having the powers to do so.
"Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued blocking orders against 22 illegal betting apps &amp; websites, including Mahadev Book and Reddyannaprestopro," the statement said.
The action follows investigations conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against illegal betting app syndicate and subsequent raids on Mahadev Book in Chhattisgarh, revealing the app's unlawful operations, it added.
"Chhattisgarh Government had all the power to recommend shutting down of website/app under Sec 69A IT Act. However, they did not do so and no such request is made by the State Government while they have been investigating it for last 1.5 years. In fact, the first and only request has been received from ED and it has been acted upon. Nothing prevented Chhattisgarh Government from making similar requests," Chandrasekhar said.
Accused Bhim Singh Yadav, working as a constable in the Chhattisgarh police force, and one Asim Das are currently in custody, having been arrested for violating Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the statement said.&nbsp;
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