Actor Sahil Khan Arrested in Mahadev Betting App Case
Sahil Khan was detained in Chhattisgarh following the rejection of his bail plea by the Bombay High Court.
- Mumbai Police Cyber Cell's Special Investigating Team (SIT) arrested Sahil Khan for his alleged involvement in a multi-crore betting scam.
- The Mahadev betting app scam is estimated to be worth around ₹15,000 crore, involving illegal online betting and transactions.
- Investigations reveal that funds were illegally transferred to the UAE, with several high-profile individuals and politicians implicated.
- Actor Tamannaah Bhatia was also summoned in relation to the promotion of a subsidiary betting app.
- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested nine individuals and frozen substantial assets as part of the ongoing probe.