Mahadev betting app co-founder Ravi Uppal arrested in Dubai
ED has attached ₹21 crore in assets linked to Uppal, one of 116 accused in the case.
The hit
Mahadev betting app co-founder Ravi Uppal was arrested in Dubai on Wednesday, according to news agency ANI. India’s Enforcement Directorate & Central Bureau of Investigation are now working to bring him back to India. The ED alleges Uppal ran a hawala network moving hundreds of crores of rupees, with links to Chhattisgarh politicians & officials.
Why it matters
The ED alleges Uppal & Chandrakar both hold Vanuatu passports, a country with no extradition treaty with India. The ED suspects the Vanuatu passports were used to evade Indian investigators.
The record
| Interpol Red Corner Notice issued | October 2023 |
|---|---|
| First Dubai detention & release | December 2023, freed after 45 days |
| Assets attached linked to Uppal | ₹21 crore (ED, January 2026) |
| Alleged proceeds of crime from Mahadev app since 2019 | ₹80,000 crore |
| Chargesheets filed by CBI | 6, against 116 accused |
What happens next
Watch whether the ED & CBI secure Uppal’s return from the UAE.
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