Mumbai SIT detains actor Sahil Khan from Chhattisgarh in Mahadev betting app case

Mahadev betting app case: Actor Sahil Khan, renowned for his roles in movies like ‘Style’ and ‘Excuse Me’, has been detained by Mumbai’s cyber cell special investigation team. He was apprehended in Chhattisgarh after the Bombay High Court dismissed his pre-arrest bail plea.

Mumbai’s cyber cell special investigation team has detained actor Sahil Khan from Chhattisgarh in relation to the Mahadev betting app case, an official told PTI. The actor was taken into custody from Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh on Saturday following the rejection of his pre-arrest bail plea by the Bombay High Court.

Sahil Khan, known for films like ‘Style’ and ‘Excuse Me’, was recently questioned by the SIT in connection with the case.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has initiated an investigation into purported illicit dealings among specific financial and real estate entities within the state and the backers of the contentious Mahadev betting application.

According to the initial information documented in the police’s First Information Report (FIR), the magnitude of the fraud amounts to approximately Rs 15,000 crore.

An investigation is underway against Khan and 31 other individuals. The probe involves examining their bank accounts, mobile phones, laptops, and all technical equipment, according to the police.

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So far, one person has been arrested in the case and further investigation is underway, the official said.

Mahadev betting app case: FAQs

What is the Mahadev gaming app?
The Mahadev gaming application functions as an online platform for betting, offering users the opportunity to participate in live gambling activities spanning a range of games such as poker, card games, badminton, tennis, football, and cricket.

How big is the Mahadev betting app scam?
According to the First Information Report (FIR) lodged in the case, the magnitude of the scam is approximately Rs 15,000 crore. Ravi Uppal, one of the primary suspects, was apprehended in Dubai last year by local authorities. This action was taken based on a red corner notice issued by Interpol, at the request of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Who is Sahil Khan?
Sahil Khan, recognized for his performances in movies such as ‘Style’ and ‘Excuse Me’, has shifted his focus to the fitness sector in recent times. He now operates as a fitness specialist and the creator of Divine Nutrition, a company that specializes in producing fitness supplements including whey protein, creatine, and muscle gainers.

How the scam came under ED radar?
ED launched a probe into Sourabh Chandrakar, aged 28, subsequent to his extravagant wedding valued at Rs 250 crore in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This inquiry unveiled purported hawala activities and affiliations in both the UAE and Pakistan.