Synopsis
On April 16, the Enforcement Directorate escalated its investigation into the Mahadev online betting app by conducting extensive raids across multiple states, focusing on numerous locations including major cities. The case involves high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh in alleged money laundering activities.Key Takeaways
- The ED has intensified its investigation into the Mahadev app.
- Raids were conducted in multiple cities across several states.
- Allegations include involvement of high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats.
- The CBI is also conducting significant investigations into the matter.
- Both agencies aim to trace the money trail and expose corruption.
New Delhi, April 16 (NationPress) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its inquiry into the Mahadev online betting app money laundering scandal by conducting an extensive series of raids on Wednesday across multiple states.
This latest operation has highlighted numerous locations.
The searches, which spanned cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Chennai, Indore, and Sambalpur, emphasize the seriousness with which authorities are tackling this issue.
The case has garnered significant attention, particularly due to allegations involving high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh in the app's illicit operations and financial transactions.
This is not the first instance of the ED taking action in this matter.
The agency has previously indicated that the Mahadev Online Betting (MOB) app operates as a vast syndicate, managing illegal betting platforms.
It facilitates the creation of user IDs while overseeing the laundering of money through a complex network of benami bank accounts.
The primary promoters, as noted in a CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) press release, Sourabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal, were reportedly conducting operations from Dubai, adding an international aspect to the investigation.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has also joined the efforts, carrying out significant investigations of its own.
Earlier this month, the CBI's raids covered 60 locations across Bhopal, Raipur, Kolkata, and Delhi, targeting properties associated with politicians, senior bureaucrats, police officials, and others suspected of being part of the illegal network.
Originally initiated by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Raipur, the case was subsequently handed over to the CBI by the Chhattisgarh government for a thorough investigation into the involvement of senior public officials and other accused individuals.
According to the CBI, the promoters paid large sums as "protection money" to public servants, facilitating the smooth operation of their betting syndicate.
Meanwhile, the ED is continuing its own investigation, claiming that numerous notable political leaders and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh are entangled in this extensive corruption network.
Both the ED and the CBI are working diligently to unravel the complexities of this operation, aiming to trace the money trail, expose the perpetrators, and ensure accountability for those involved.
This collaborative effort between agencies highlights the seriousness of the situation and the determination of law enforcement to dismantle such illegal operations.
