Mahadev betting app co-founder extradited from Oman in major money laundering case

Sourabh Chandrakar, the primary promoter of the Mahadev betting application, has been returned to India from Oman months after his initial arrest, authorities confirmed. The extradition follows his involvement in establishing what investigators describe as a sprawling illegal gambling empire that allegedly laundered over ₹6,000 crore in illicit funds.

Chandrakar co-founded the Mahadev betting platform alongside Ravi Uppal, building it into one of the most significant online betting operations operating across South Asia. The application operated through encrypted channels and attracted millions of users across multiple states, according to enforcement agencies.

The investigation into the Mahadev operation represents one of the largest crackdowns on underground gambling networks in recent years. Authorities have been tracing the financial flows generated through the platform, which reportedly facilitated high-volume wagering across cricket matches and other sporting events.

The case has drawn scrutiny from multiple agencies including financial intelligence units and law enforcement bodies, who have been working to dismantle the network's infrastructure and trace proceeds of the alleged illegal betting operations. Chandrakar's extradition is expected to accelerate investigations into the broader network of associates and financial conduits allegedly involved in the scheme.