Raipur: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has termed the arrest of Saurabh Chandrakar, the prime accused in the Mahadev betting app case, a major success. He commended the CBI and other central investigative agencies for this action and extended his congratulations. The Chief Minister noted that the CBI had been making persistent efforts to apprehend Saurabh Chandrakar, and it is now expected that significant revelations will soon emerge in this case.
Chief Minister Sai shared these remarks while speaking to the media at Raipur Airport on Monday morning. He described the arrest of the prime accused as a major achievement for the investigative agencies. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that this development could lead to the emergence of crucial information regarding the Mahadev betting app case.
13 FIRs Handed Over to the CBI
The CBI is investigating cases linked to the Mahadev betting app. The state government had referred 13 FIRs related to this matter to the CBI for investigation. Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has also filed a prosecution complaint against Saurabh Chandrakar. Various central agencies have been engaged in the investigation of this case for a long time.
Saurabh Chandrakar Brought to India After Being Detained in Oman
According to information released by the CBI, an Interpol Red Corner Notice had been issued against Saurabh Chandrakar. Acting on this, he was tracked down and subsequently taken into custody by the Royal Oman Police.
Following this, the CBI and the ED submitted a formal extradition request to the Omani government, supported by evidence gathered against him. The extradition process was completed through coordination between various Indian government agencies, Interpol’s National Central Bureau, and Omani authorities.
Upon receiving authorization from the Omani government, a special CBI team traveled to Muscat and brought Saurabh Chandrakar back to India.
To Be Produced Before a Special CBI Court in Raipur
After arriving in India, Saurabh Chandrakar underwent a medical examination. Subsequently, the CBI secured a transit remand and initiated the process of bringing him to Raipur. According to the CBI, he will be produced before a special CBI court in Raipur on November 2. It is expected that significant information will emerge during the questioning in this case.
