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Mumbai: Mastermind in Mahadev betting app scam held
Updated On: 17 October, 2023 05:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Facilitated opening of current accounts in India, luring people with promise of govt schemes
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The accused was apprehended upon his arrival from Dubai on Saturday night at Mumbai Airport
One of the key players associated with the Mahadev betting app was apprehended by the Pratapgarh police of Rajasthan on Saturday at Mumbai International Airport after arriving from Dubai. The Rajasthan police arrested the accused, who had been in Dubai and was a close confidant of the prime accused, Saurabh Chandrakar.
This individual facilitated the opening of current bank accounts in India, luring gullible individuals with promises of government scheme funds using their documents. Police investigations have revealed that the accused managed to open over 1,600 accounts, with transactions totalling over R2,000 crore recorded in just 68 of these accounts. The Rajasthan police have notified the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding the development, highlighting that the apprehended individual is a significant player in the Mahdev app betting case.
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