Mahadev betting app promoter Sourabh Chandrakar extradited to India from Oman

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has brought Sourabh Chandrakar, promoter of the Mahadev Online Book illegal betting syndicate, back to India from Oman following his extradition. His return marks a key development in the investigation into the alleged betting network.

A CBI team travelled to Oman and escorted Chandrakar to India after the extradition process was completed. He will first undergo a medical examination and then be taken to Raipur after the agency secures a transit remand. He is scheduled to appear before a special CBI court in Raipur on Monday.

Chandrakar is wanted in two CBI cases, in which chargesheets have already been filed. He is also an accused in a separate Enforcement Directorate (ED) case linked to the alleged betting syndicate.

According to the CBI, the Royal Oman Police traced and detained him on the basis of an Interpol Red Corner Notice. The CBI and ED later submitted formal extradition requests to Oman along with evidence collected during their investigations.

The process involved coordination between Indian government agencies, Interpol’s National Central Bureau and the competent authorities in Oman. Following approval of the extradition, the CBI team travelled to Muscat to bring Chandrakar back.

CBI extradites Sourabh Chandrakar the kingpin in Mahadev App betting cases, from Oman

— Central Bureau of Investigation (India) (@CBIHeadquarters) November 1, 2026

What is Mahadev betting app case?

The CBI took over the investigation at the request of the Chhattisgarh government. Its probe found that the Mahadev Online Book platform was allegedly one of India’s largest illegal online betting networks, operating from outside the country.

The platform reportedly offered betting on cricket, football, card games and other events through franchised panels and branches across India. These outlets allegedly enrolled users and collected bets, with the money routed through mule bank accounts before being transferred abroad through hawala channels.

Investigators also found that a portion of the proceeds was allegedly paid to public servants as protection money to help the syndicate operate without interference.

CBI and ED investigations

The CBI has filed chargesheets under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, provisions of the Indian Penal Code relating to conspiracy, cheating and forgery, and the Chhattisgarh Gambling (Prohibition) Act. Chandrakar is among the key accused named in the chargesheets.

Separately, the ED is probing the money-laundering angle and has attached several properties in India and abroad.