Hyderabad: The CBI on Thursday arrested Abhishek Kumar, alleged to be one of the kingpins in the Mahadev online betting app network, shortly after he arrived from Dubai at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA).
The CBI had taken over 13 FIRs registered at different police stations in Chhattisgarh after the state govt transferred the Mahadev betting app cases to the central agency for investigation. So far, the CBI has filed eight chargesheets against 100 accused people. Following his arrest, Kumar was produced before a local court in Hyderabad, which granted the CBI three days’ transit remand. He was subsequently taken to Raipur and produced before a court there, which granted the agency two days’ police custody. Those named include the alleged promoters of the Mahadev betting app, panel operators, hawala operators, and public servants from the Chhattisgarh govt. Separate cases linked to the betting app are also being investigated by the Telangana police.
Seven red corner notices have been issued so far in connection with the case, while two extradition proposals have been sent, according to the CBI. The CBI is also pursuing efforts to bring the main promoters of the Mahadev betting app back to India to face trial. Extradition proceedings against two accused are currently under way.