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CBI Arrests Key Accused in Mahadev Betting Case After Dubai Arrival
Abhishek Kumar, alleged to have run online gambling operations and acquired assets from illicit gains, was apprehended at Hyderabad's international airport.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended Abhishek Kumar, a principal accused in the ongoing Mahadev online betting application investigation, following his arrival from Dubai. Mr. Kumar was taken into custody at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, with authorities later presenting him before a court in Raipur.
According to the CBI, Mr. Kumar is alleged to have been deeply involved in the operations of Mahadev Book, an online platform facilitating betting and gambling. His purported role encompassed orchestrating various operational panels, managing the collection of funds derived from these activities, and subsequently acquiring immovable assets in Dubai using the illicit proceeds.
The investigation into the Mahadev betting app case, which has been referred to as a significant financial scam, has focused on a network of online gambling operations. The CBI's probe has specifically highlighted Mr. Kumar's active participation in these illegal activities, linking him to the management of funds generated through the betting and gambling enterprise.
Following his arrest in Hyderabad, Mr. Kumar was transported to Raipur, where he is expected to face further legal proceedings. The Mahadev betting app case involves allegations of large-scale financial irregularities, with one source indicating the case's value at approximately ₹6,000 crore. The arrest marks a notable development in the ongoing efforts to dismantle the alleged illicit online betting network.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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