In a major crackdown linked to the multi-crore Mahadev betting app case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted raids at 15 locations across India. The cities covered in the operation include Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Indore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, and Sambalpur, among others.
In Jaipur, the ED team—reportedly from Chhattisgarh—carried out searches at multiple premises, including those linked to Bharat Dadhich in the Sodala area. This is not the first time Jaipur has come under the agency’s scanner. Earlier raids in the Mansarovar area had resulted in key arrests, along with the seizure of high-end luxury vehicles such as a Land Rover Defender and a Volvo XC60.
Operation run from Dubai
According to ED officials, the Mahadev betting app was being operated illegally from Dubai. The app facilitated online betting on various games of chance including poker, card games, and sports such as cricket, badminton, tennis, and football. The entire operation was reportedly supported by a network of over 30 call centers spread across the country.
Focus on hawala, crypto, and shell companies
During the latest raids, the agency unearthed significant evidence pointing to hawala transactions, cryptocurrency dealings, and the use of shell companies to launder money. In Jaipur, the ED is now focusing its investigation on several high-profile businessmen and their associated firms suspected of involvement in the illegal network.
The investigation remains ongoing, with further action expected as the financial trails linked to the Mahadev app continue to be unraveled.
