From Oman to India: CBI secures extradition of Mahadev betting app promoter Sourabh Chandrakar

The Central Bureau of Investigation CBI has secured the extradition of Sourabh Chandrakar promoter of the alleged Mahadev betting app syndicate from Oman to India in coordination with other central agenciesChandrakar who was wanted in two CBI cases and a case registered by the Enforcement Directorate ED was escorted to India following his extradition the CBI said in a press release on SundayCBI extradites Sourabh Chandrakar the kingpin in Mahadev App betting cases from Omanmdash Central Bureau of Investigation India CBIHeadquarters November 1 2026He will undergo a medical examination before being produced before the CBI Special Court in Raipur after obtaining transit remand His production before the court is scheduled for MondayThe Central Bureau of Investigation CBI in coordination with other Central Agencies has successfully secured the extradition of Sourabh Chandrakar the promoter of the Mahadev App illegal betting syndicate from Oman Chandrakar was detained by the Royal Oman Police following an Interpol Red Corner Notice issued against him He is wanted in two CBI cases in which chargesheets have already been filed and one ED case in which a prosecution complaint has been filed The CBI investigation revealed that the Mahadev Online Book was among Indias largest alleged illegal online betting syndicates operating through a network of franchised panels and branches across the country The syndicate allegedly offered illegal betting on cricket football card games and other events while routing proceeds through mule bank accounts multiple transactions and hawala channels Investigators also found that part of the proceeds was allegedly used to pay protection money to public servants Following approval of the extradition request by Oman a CBI team travelled to Muscat and escorted Chandrakar back to India He will undergo a medical examination and be taken to Raipur after securing transit remand Chandrakar will be produced before the CBI Special Judge in Raipur tomorrow the CBI said Source CBImdash ANI ANI November 1 2026The CBI said its investigation into the alleged illegal online betting syndicate was initiated on the request of the Chhattisgarh government The agency has filed charge sheets in two cases against Chandrakar and other accusedAccording to the CBI the syndicate allegedly operated from abroad and facilitated betting on cricket football card games and other events through a network of franchised panels and branches across IndiaThe investigation has revealed the alleged use of mule bank accounts and layered financial transactions to route proceeds from the betting operations The agency has also alleged that hawala channels were used to transfer funds and that protection money was paid to certain public servantsInterpol Red Notice led to Chandrakars detention in OmanThe charge sheets include provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code relating to criminal conspiracy cheating and forgery along with provisions of the Chhattisgarh Gambling Prohibition ActThe ED has also attached properties in connection with its investigation into the alleged syndicate and filed a prosecution complaint against ChandrakarThe CBI said the Royal Oman Police located and detained Chandrakar on the basis of an Interpol Red Notice issued against him The CBI and the ED had submitted extradition proposals to the authorities in Oman supported by evidence in their respective casesThe extradition was secured through coordination between the CBI the ED other Indian agencies Interpols National Central Bureau and the Omani authoritiesThe CBI thanked the Government of Oman and the Royal Oman Police for their cooperation in the process