Oman extradites Mahadev App illegal betting syndicate promoter Sourabh Chandrakar to India

Oman has extradited Sourabh Chandrakar, a key figure in the Mahadev online betting syndicate, to India following his arrest on an Interpol Red Notice, according to Indian and Omani authorities. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India announced that Chandrakar was located and detained by the Royal Oman Police after coordination with Indian law enforcement agencies.

The extradition was the result of formal requests submitted by Indian authorities, backed by evidence collected during investigations into alleged fraud and money laundering related to the online betting operation. Chandrakar is currently wanted in two cases filed by the CBI, along with a separate case under investigation by India's Enforcement Directorate, which has lodged a prosecution complaint.

The Royal Oman Police's Directorate General of Inquiries and Criminal Research announced the arrest of a suspect wanted by India for fraud and money laundering, stating that the individual had fled to Oman. However, the Omani police did not name the suspect. The arrest was made possible through cooperation between the Royal Oman Police's National Central Bureau and its Indian counterpart.

Omani authorities handed Chandrakar over to Indian authorities after fulfilling all necessary legal procedures. The CBI expressed gratitude to the Omani government and the Royal Oman Police for their cooperation in securing Chandrakar's extradition.