Sourabh Chandrakar Extradited from Oman in ₹6,000 Crore Case

Sourabh Chandrakar, the alleged architect of the ₹6,000 crore Mahadev online betting syndicate, has been extradited from Oman by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). This development comes after a dedicated CBI team was dispatched to Oman to escort him back to India, where he is set to appear before a Special Court in Raipur.

Chandrakar, along with co-founder Ravi Uppal, established the Mahadev betting empire in 2018, which reportedly expanded to an international scale, attracting millions of users in India. The CBI's actions follow a series of attempts by Indian authorities to secure his return for questioning in connection with the ongoing investigation into the betting syndicate's operations.

The CBI's extradition request was supported by evidence collected against Chandrakar, which was shared with Omani authorities. His initial detention occurred in the UAE in October 2024, but the extradition request was not executed at that time. However, he was later located in Muscat and detained by the Royal Omani Police in June 2025, leading to the successful extradition.

The implications of Chandrakar's return are significant, as the investigation has revealed alleged involvement of several public officials, including police and politicians, who may have accepted bribes from the Mahadev promoters. Notably, former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has been named in the case, with allegations of receiving substantial bribes, which he has denied.

Looking ahead, the CBI is expected to intensify its investigation following Chandrakar's extradition. The agency has filed multiple charge sheets in this case, and further developments are anticipated as the investigation unfolds, particularly concerning the broader implications for political figures and the integrity of law enforcement in India.