Mahadev App: CBI Arrests Key Accused Abhishek Kumar After He Arrives From Dubai
CBI said Kumar helped coordinate betting panels, collect funds and buy Dubai property with alleged proceeds from the scam.
- On Thursday, the Central Bureau of Investigation arrested Abhishek Kumar at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad shortly after he arrived from Dubai, identifying him as an alleged kingpin in the Mahadev Betting App case.
- The Chhattisgarh government transferred 13 FIRs to the CBI, which assumed control of the investigation into the Mahadev Online Betting Application, a scheme allegedly generating ₹80,000 crore in proceeds since 2019.
- Investigators seized incriminating material from Kumar indicating his active role in coordinating betting panels and collecting funds while working closely with main accused Saurabh Chandrakar and Shubham Soni.
- Following his arrest, a local court in Hyderabad granted Kumar a three-day transit remand; he was subsequently moved to Raipur, where a court sanctioned two days of police custody.
- The CBI has filed eight charge sheets against 100 accused persons and continues efforts to extradite main promoters, with seven Red Corner Notices and two extradition proposals currently active.
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CBI arrests kingpin Abhishek Kumar in Mahadev betting app case
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Abhishek Kumar, one of the kingpins and a wanted accused in the Mahadev online betting app scam at Hyderabad Airport. The agency said in a press release that it took him into custody immediately after he arrived from Dubai at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsAp…
CBI Arrests Abhishek Kumar, Kingpin Wanted in Mahadev Betting App Case
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The CBI arrested Abhishek Kumar, an alleged kingpin and wanted accused in the Mahadev Online Betting App scam, after he arrived from Dubai at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. India News | CBI Arrests Abhishek Kumar, Kingpin Wanted in Mahadev Betting App Case.
₹6,000 crore Mahadev Betting App case: CBI arrests ‘kingpin’ Abhishek Kumar at Hyderabad airport after Dubai return
The investigation conducted so far revealed the active role of Abhishek Kumar in running online betting and gambling operations under Mahadev Book in collection of funds and in acquiring immovable assets in Dubai out of the ill-gotten proceeds of betting and gambling, CBI said.
Mahadev Betting App case: CBI arrests wanted accused Abhishek Kumar at Hyderabad airport
The CBI has arrested Abhishek Kumar, described as a key accused in the Mahadev Online Betting App case, after he arrived from Dubai at Hyderabad airport. The agency said he was involved in betting operations, fund collection and acquiring assets in Dubai.
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