Sourabh Chandrakar, Mahadev Betting App Promoter, Declared Wanted by Chhattisgarh Police with ₹25,000 Reward

The Chhattisgarh Police have announced a reward of ₹25,000 for information leading to the arrest of Sourabh Chandrakar, the promoter of the Mahadev betting app. Chandrakar, along with co-promoter Ravi Uppal, is currently detained in Dubai and is being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate for money laundering charges.

The Chhattisgarh Police have announced a reward of Rs 25,000 to anyone who provides vital information about Mahadev betting app promoter Sourabh Chandrakar. Chandrakar is also being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on money laundering charges.

Chandrakar and Uppal Detained in Dubai

Chandrakar and co-promoter of the app, Ravi Uppal, were recently detained in Dubai on the basis of an Interpol red notice issued at the behest of the ED. The agency is trying to get them deported or extradited from the UAE to India.

Chandrakar Wanted in Several Cases

The businessman, who hails from Bhilai town in Durg district, is wanted in several cases of gambling and cheating lodged at different police stations of the district, police said. Inspector general of police Durg range has announced a cash reward of Rs 25,000 for inputs leading to the arrest of Chandrakar. The identity of the informer will be kept secret, Durg Superintendent of Police (SP) Jitendra Shukla said.

Earlier Reward and Look Out Notice

Earlier, the Durg SP had announced a cash reward of Rs 10,000. The Durg police had also issued a look out notice for arresting Chandrakar, he said and added that the move to announce the cash reward will strengthen the case against the accused.

Mahadev App and Allegations

Chandrakar and Uppal are stated to be the main promoters of the Mahadev app. They are accused of running illegal online betting and gaming. The ED has alleged in its charge-sheet that Chandrakar got married at Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, in February last year and about Rs 200 crore in cash was spent for this event. Private jets were hired to ferry Chandrakars relatives from India to the UAE and celebrities were paid to perform at the wedding, the agency alleged.

Proceeds of Crime

The projected proceeds of crime in this case are about Rs 6,000 crore, according to the ED. The Mahadev online betting app is an umbrella syndicate arranging online platforms for enabling illegal betting websites.