Bollywood Stars Entangled in Mahadev Betting App Scandal; Owners Face ED Probe

In recent days, the Mahadev Betting App has stirred controversy, implicating more than half of Bollywood in a money laundering case. Let's delve into the details of this unfolding saga.

**What is Mahadev Gaming App?

Mahadev Gaming App is an illicit platform for betting, offering online games such as cricket, tennis, badminton, poker, and card games. Operating for the past four years, this app has been a major player in facilitating unauthorized betting websites.

**Who owns Mahadev Gaming App?**

Saurabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal are the owners of the Mahadev App company, based in Dubai. Allegations suggest that the company, led by Chandrakar, used the "online book betting application" to register new customers, create IDs, and engage in money laundering through bank networks, amassing an estimated profit of around 5,000 crores.

**Which Bollywood Stars are Involved?**

Besides Ranbir Kapoor, prominent Bollywood figures like Tiger Shroff, Ali Asgar, Vishal Dadlani, Neha Kakkar, Eli Avram, Bharati Singh, Sunny Leone, Bhagyashree, Pulkit Samrat, Kriti Kharbanda, Nushrat Bharucha, Krishna Abhishek, Atif Aslam, and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan have been linked to this scandal. These celebrities were attendees at Chandrakar's extravagant wedding in Dubai, putting them on the radar of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

**ED Summons Ranbir Kapoor, Kapil Sharma, Huma Qureshi, and Hina Khan**

As of now, ED has summoned Ranbir Kapoor, Kapil Sharma, Huma Qureshi, and Hina Khan for questioning. After Kapoor's interrogation on October 6th, the remaining three artists are also scheduled to appear in the Raipur regional office for further inquiries.

**Why are Bollywood Stars Implicated?**

These celebrities endorsed the Mahadev app, and some, including Ranbir Kapoor, are accused of illicitly earning money. Ranbir Kapoor is specifically alleged to have received cash payments. Apart from these renowned Bollywood figures, over 100 individuals are under the scrutiny of ED, and investigations are expected to extend to all involved parties soon.