
Jul 8, 2026
✦Hindustan Times
Mahadev founder Sourabh Chandrakar detained in Oman, extradition request being sent
Sourabh Chandrakar, the mastermind behind the ₹6,000 crore Mahadev online gambling syndicate, was detained in Oman on Wednesday. Indian agencies are now sending an extradition request to Muscat. Chandrakar, wanted since 2019, reportedly used a fake passport to travel. Officials hope this move finally brings him back to face justice.