Sourabh Chandrakar, the alleged mastermind behind the Mahadev online betting app, has been arrested in Dubai following an Interpol Red Corner notice. The ED alleges the app facilitated illegal betting, money laundering, and bribery of officials. This article explores the rise of the app, its operations, and the ongoing investigation.
Sourabh Chandrakar, the promoter of the Mahadev online betting app, has been arrested in Dubai and is expected to be extradited to India. The arrest follows an Interpol Red Corner Notice issued at the request of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case related to the app. Chandrakar’s extradition is crucial for the ongoing investigation, which involves political figures in Chhattisgarh and other regions.
Ramanjit Singh, the key conspirator in the 2016 Nabha jailbreak where six hardened criminals, including two terrorists, escaped, has been extradited from Hong Kong to India. Singh, also known as Romi, was arrested in Delhi after a coordinated effort by the CBI and Punjab Police. He was facing an INTERPOL Red Notice and was located in Hong Kong in 2018. The extradition process was initiated in 2018 following a robust presentation to the Hong Kong Department of Justice and the Hon’ble Courts. Romi is now back in India to face justice for his role in the jailbreak.
Interpol has issued a Blue Corner Notice for Prajwal Revanna, son of former Karnataka minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Revanna, in connection with a sexual abuse case. The issuance of the notice comes after the arrest of Revanna’s father by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case. The case has sparked a political row amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, with the Congress party calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence on the issue.
Iran has denounced Argentina’s request to Interpol for the arrest of its Interior Minister, Ahmad Vahidi, over the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, labeling it as “illegal” and based on “lies.” The request stems from a recent court ruling in Argentina that held Iran responsible for the attack.
