The Enforcement Directorate has taken fresh action in the high-profile Mahadev Book Online betting app money laundering case. The agency has attached assets worth Rs 22 crore belonging to fugitive Ravi Uppal and other accused individuals.
Major Crackdown on Betting Syndicate
Ravi Uppal disappeared from preventive custody in Dubai late last year. He remains a key fugitive in this sprawling investigation. The ED has been actively coordinating with the United Arab Emirates government to secure his extradition.
Another prime accused, Saurabh Chandrakar, has already been detained by Dubai police following an Interpol notice. The Dubai-based promoters of this betting syndicate face serious allegations, including accusations of bribing a former Chhattisgarh chief minister.
Properties Seized Across Multiple Locations
The latest attachment includes Uppal's properties in Dubai's Atria Ra area, valued at over Rs 6.7 crore. Authorities have also seized assets belonging to Rajat Kumar Singh, an associate of Chandrakar, located in both Bhilai and Dubai.
Properties of another associate, Saurabh Ahuja, were attached in Durg and Bhilai. According to ED officials, Ahuja was operating at least 100 betting panels of the Mahadev App.
Wide Network of Betting Operations
The investigation has revealed an extensive network of betting operations. Vinay Kumar and Honey Singh operated six panels and actively promoted the betting application.
Their attached assets include residential properties in Jaipur and New Delhi, along with a fleet of vehicles. This vehicle collection features a Mahindra Thar and a Toyota Fortuner.
Multiple shops in Rajasthan worth Rs 2.5 crore belonging to Lucky Goyal have been seized. Additionally, property in Raipur belonging to Raja Gupta, a Dubai-based operator managing at least ten panels, has been attached.
Scale of the Investigation
With these latest attachments, the total value of assets seized in this case now exceeds Rs 2,600 crore. The Enforcement Directorate has arrested thirteen persons and arraigned seventy-four entities as accused across five prosecution complaints.
The agency continues its investigation into this massive online betting operation that spanned multiple states and international jurisdictions. The coordination with UAE authorities represents a significant international dimension to this domestic money laundering probe.
