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Mahadev app co-promoter arrested in Dubai; India seeks extradition
Ravi Uppal, 46, was apprehended in the United Arab Emirates following an Interpol Red Notice filed by Indian authorities. The arrest marks a significant development in investigations into the illegal betting application.
LSN India ·
Dubai authorities have arrested Ravi Uppal, a co-promoter of the Mahadev app, based on an international arrest warrant issued by Indian probe agencies. The 46-year-old was detained following an Interpol Red Notice, according to officials briefed on the matter.
Uppal's arrest comes as Indian authorities intensify their crackdown on illegal online gambling platforms. The Mahadev app has been at the centre of a major investigation, with authorities identifying it as a large-scale illegal betting operation that operated across multiple Indian states.
Indian officials have initiated extradition proceedings to bring Uppal back to face charges related to the app's operations. The move represents an escalation in efforts to dismantle the network behind the platform and hold key figures accountable.
The arrest underscores growing cooperation between Indian agencies and international law enforcement to pursue suspects who have fled the country. Authorities have stressed their commitment to tracking down all individuals involved in illegal online gambling ventures operating from foreign jurisdictions.