Dubai detains Mahadev betting app co-promoter after Oman extradition

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04 Nov 21:34

Indian investigators said Ravi Uppal, co-promoter of the Mahadev online betting platform, was detained in Dubai, and that Indian authorities have asked for his extradition following the recent transfer of his associate. Earlier, Sourabh Chandrakar, a co-founder of the Mahadev betting network, had been extradited from Oman to India to face charges in a multi-billion-rupee money-laundering case linked to the illegal betting operation.

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The detention of Ravi Uppal, a co-founder of the Mahadev online betting platform, in Dubai on November 4, 2026, was partially confirmed. Sourabh Chandrakar's extradition from Oman to India on November 1, 2026, to face charges related to a ₹6,000 crore money laundering case was partially confirmed. Sourabh Chandrakar's extradition on November 2, 2026, after Indian agencies linked him to a large illegal betting operation generating about Rs 94,400 crore, was also partially confirmed.

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It’s striking how these big extradition moves happen far from home, but the real fallout lands on everyday people who might have lost money or jobs tied to this betting network. I wonder how much attention is paid to those quietly struggling while officials chase the big fish overseas.

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Co-promoter of Mahadev betting app reportedly detained in Dubai

India Today • 04 Nov 13:52

Indian investigators say Ravi Uppal, co-promoter of the Mahadev online betting platform, was arrested in Dubai, following the recent extradition of associate Saurabh Chandrakar from Oman.

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Co-founder of Mahadev betting app arrested in Dubai amid extradition efforts

Hindustan Times • 04 Nov 13:10

Ravi Uppal, a co-founder of the Mahadev online betting platform, was detained in Dubai, prompting Indian authorities to seek his swift extradition following the recent transfer of his associate from Oman.

Credibility 78% Manip. 12% Center

November 02, 2026

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Juice seller from Bhilai extradited to India over alleged Rs 94,400-crore betting network

India Today • 02 Nov 11:00

Sourabh Chandrakar, once a juice-shop employee in Bhilai, was extradited from Oman after Indian agencies linked him to a large illegal betting operation that authorities say generated about Rs 94,400 crore.

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November 01, 2026

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Sourabh Chandrakar Extradited to India in Mahadev Betting Case

The New Indian Express • 01 Nov 14:59

Sourabh Chandrakar, the alleged leader of the Mahadev online betting syndicate, has been extradited from Oman and is set to appear in a special court in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

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Promoter of Mahadev Betting App Extradited to India Amid Major Money Laundering Investigation

Hindustan Times • 01 Nov 13:12

Sourabh Chandrakar, co-founder of the Mahadev betting network, has been extradited from Oman to India to face charges related to a ₹6,000 crore money laundering case.

Credibility 77% Manip. 12% Center

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