{
  "id": 17614295,
  "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",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-01T14:02:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/saurabh-chandrakar-extradited-oman-mahadev-betting-case-10946265/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Indian authorities have successfully extradited Saurabh Chandrakar, the promoter of the Mahadev Online Book betting syndicate, from Oman. Chandrakar, who is wanted in two CBI cases and an Enforcement Directorate (ED) case, was apprehended in Oman based on a Red Corner Notice. The extradition process, which began in 2023, involved close coordination with the Royal Oman Police, the Indian government, and Interpol. Chandrakar is accused of running one of the largest illegal online betting operations in the country, with proceeds routed through numerous mule bank accounts and hawala channels. The syndicate's operations were allegedly supported by protection money paid to public servants. Chandrakar's extradition marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation, which has led to the filing of chargesheets under various laws, including the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and the Chhattisgarh Gambling (Prohibition) Act.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "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": "Times of India",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-11-01T13:32:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}