Mahadev Betting App: Layers of a betting syndicate exposed following the interrogation of Saurabh Chandrakar; sweeping raids conducted across 33 locations in six states.

Mahadev Betting App: Layers of a betting syndicate exposed following the interrogation of Saurabh Chandrakar; sweeping raids conducted across 33 locations in six states.

Desk: The CBI has tightened its grip on the illegal operations of the ‘Mahadev’ online betting app. Acting on revelations from the interrogation of the prime accused, Saurabh Chandrakar, the investigative agency carried out raids at 33 locations across six states. During the operation, several active betting and gambling panels were shut down. Authorities also seized mobile phones, digital devices, and documents pointing to the use of ‘mule’ bank accounts and *hawala* (illegal money transfer) networks. Meanwhile, Saurabh Chandrakar has been remanded to judicial custody until November 19. The CBI is now investigating the roles of other individuals linked to the syndicate, as well as the involvement of any government officials.