Mahadev Betting Case: Co-Promoter Ravi Uppal Arrested In UAE; India Awaits Confirmation, Prepares Extradition Move

Ravi Uppal, co-promoter of the Mahadev online betting platform, has been apprehended by UAE authorities under an Interpol Red Notice issued at the behest of Indian agencies. However, Indian law enforcement has not yet received an official confirmation of his arrest. They are now working to confirm his detainment and preparing for his potential extradition.

This follows the November 1 extradition of Mahadev's other co-promoter, Saurabh Chandrakar, from Oman to India on charges of money laundering. Uppal, 46, was seized by Dubai law enforcement on the basis of the Red Notice. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) are seeking more information through official channels and coordinating with UAE authorities to facilitate Uppal's transfer to India.

Uppal played a crucial role in Mahadev's operations, handling large sums of money and acting as the primary liaison between the company and politicians and bureaucrats in Chhattisgarh. He had been detained and released by UAE authorities in 2023, and had reportedly fled to Vanuatu, where he gained citizenship. Indian agencies learned of his arrest through unofficial sources and are awaiting official confirmation to move forward with extradition proceedings.