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TV Star Surrenders Rs 1.20 Cr in Betting Scam Probe
8 Oct
Summary
- Shefali Bagga surrendered Rs 1.20 crore to ED.
- ED alleges Bagga promoted illegal betting app for payment.
- Mahadev app syndicate allegedly generated over Rs 75,000 crore.
TV presenter Shefali Bagga has voluntarily surrendered Rs 1.20 crore to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Mahadev Online Betting app syndicate probe. The ED alleges Bagga was paid to promote the illegal online betting platform through promotional videos. Bagga surrendered the sum after being questioned by the agency, stating she was unaware of the app's illegal operations. Previously, ED had searched her Delhi residence and seized Rs 30 lakh cash. The ED's latest chargesheet names 42 individuals, including Ebix Group chairman Vikas Garg and EaseMyTrip promoter Nishant Pitti. The agency estimates the Mahadev syndicate generated over Rs 75,000 crore in proceeds of crime.
