The Economic Times

Mahadev case: Chandrakar's custody needed to identify officials who got 'protection money', says CBI

Saurabh Chandrakar, accused of masterminding the Mahadev betting app scam, was extradited from Oman for interrogation. The Central Bureau of Investigation is seeking information on Chhattisgarh public servants allegedly involved in corruption. Reports claim that huge amounts of protection money were paid to facilitate illegal operations of the betting syndicate. Investigations have revealed a substantial financial network utilising fake bank accounts for gambling transactions.