In a significant development in the Mahadev online betting app syndicate probe, television presenter and former Bigg Boss contestant Shefali Bagga has voluntarily handed over Rs 1.20 crore to the Enforcement Directorate (ED). According to the chargesheet filed by the probe agency in a Raipur court, Bagga returned the proceeds of crime she received for promoting the illegal betting platform.
During its investigation, the ED discovered that Bagga was paid a total of Rs 1.5 crore for creating promotional video content for the illegal betting app. Following questioning by the agency, she surrendered Rs 1.20 crore, maintaining that she was unaware the app was operating illegally. Bagga enjoys a massive fan following across various social media platforms.
Massive Crackdown by the Enforcement Directorate
The ED recently filed a comprehensive chargesheet against 42 individuals and entities as part of its ongoing crackdown on the illegal syndicate. The investigation reveals complex financial networks and money laundering channels involving corporate executives, promoters, and several public figures who endorsed or participated in events organized by the syndicate abroad.
Extensive Financial Fraud Network
According to the latest ED filings, the total proceeds of crime in the Mahadev online betting scam exceed Rs 75,000 crore, with key masterminds and promoters remaining elusive. As the financial probe deepens, voluntary returns of funds by public personalities like Shefali Bagga mark a unique turning point in the high-profile investigation.
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