{
  "id": 18152062,
  "title": "Mahadev Betting Case: Co-Promoter Ravi Uppal Arrested In UAE; India Awaits Confirmation, Prepares Extradition Move",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/mahadev-betting-case-co-promoter-ravi-uppal-arrested-in-uae-india",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T16:57:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mahadev-betting-case-co-promoter-ravi-uppal-arrested-in-uae-india-awaits-confirmation-prepares-extradition-move"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, November 4, 2026: Ravi Uppal, co-promoter of the Mahadev online betting app, has been arrested by authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the basis of an Interpol Red Notice issued at India's request, but Indian agencies are yet to receive formal confirmation of his arrest, officials said on Wednesday. Having learnt about his arrest through unofficial channels, Indian agencies…",
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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."
}