We bring to you the unfolding saga of the Mahadev betting app case, which has been making headlines in recent days. With the case now in the hands of the Mumbai crime branch, following the transfer from Matunga police station, it has become the talk of the town, piquing the interest of the masses. The details of this case, which has stirred up a controversy, form the crux of our discussion.
Transitioning to the Mumbai Crime Branch
The Mumbai Police, according to reports, have charged 32 individuals, inclusive of Mohit Burman and Gaurav Burman, under various sections relating to fraud and gambling. Following these accusations, the Burmans, who form part of the Dabur group, issued a denial. The Dabur group’s chairman and director are key figures in the Mahadev betting app case, a fact which has been termed as a “baseless” accusation by a spokesperson for the Burman family. This allegation, the spokesperson suggested, was an attempt to thwart their bid to acquire Religare Enterprises. This news has been making rounds on the internet, leading to a flurry of searches for more information.
The spokespersons for the Burman family have also insinuated that the FIR was a calculated move by those with vested interests, intended to obstruct the Burman family’s acquisition of Religare Enterprises Limited. The Burman family had recently called for an investigation into the sale of Religare shares by Chairman Rashmi Saluja, a move that was swiftly followed by Saluja offloading her shares. This occurred immediately after the Burman family had announced their intentions to make an open offer. The details of these series of events are expounded in the following section.
The Burman family, promoters of Dabur, had recently called for an investigation into Rashmi Saluja’s sale of her Religare shares. The Enforcement Directorate is currently examining the Mahadeb Book in Chhattisgarh, which is linked to the illegal betting app case. The central government, acting on the ED’s request, has issued orders to block 22 illegal betting outlets, including the Mahadev app. The owner of the Mahadev app has been detained under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act on charges of alleged money laundering. This article has provided a consolidated account of the case, as gathered from various sources. Keep following us for further updates on this case.
