{
  "id": 17610157,
  "title": "Rs 80,000 crore betting scam: CBI extradites Mahadev App kingpin from Oman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/rs-80-000-crore-betting-scam-cbi-extradites-mahadev-app-kingpin-from",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-01T13:32:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cbi-extradites-mahadev-app-kingpin-sourabh-chandrakar-from-oman/articleshow/135428665.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a significant development against transnational organized crime, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has extradited Sourabh Chandrakar, the alleged mastermind behind the Mahadev App illegal online betting network, from Oman. Chandrakar, along with his syndicate, operated one of the country's largest illegal online betting operations, engaging in unlawful betting across various events, including cricket and football, through a network of franchised panels and branches. Proceeds from the illicit activities were laundered through multiple bank accounts and hawala channels, with some funds reportedly used to bribe public officials to facilitate the syndicate's operations. Charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and the Indian Penal Code for conspiracy, cheating, and forgery, as well as the Chhattisgarh Gambling (Prohibition) Act, have been filed against Chandrakar. The CBI, in coordination with other Central agencies, worked closely with the Royal Oman Police and Indian government entities to secure Chandrakar's extradition. He is set to appear before a CBI Special Judge in Raipur.",
  "summary": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Mahadev betting app promoter brought back from Oman, months after arrest in ₹6000 crore money laundering case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/mahadev-betting-app-promoter-brought-back-from-oman-months-after",
        "published": "2026-11-01T13:12:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Mahadev betting app scam: Key accused Saurabh Chandrakar extradited from Oman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/mahadev-betting-app-scam-key-accused-saurabh-chandrakar-extradited",
        "published": "2026-11-01T14:02:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV - India News",
        "title": "Mahadev Betting App Case Kingpin Sourabh Chandrakar Extradited From Oman",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/mahadev-betting-app-case-kingpin-sourabh-chandrakar-extradited-from",
        "published": "2026-11-01T14:10:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}