In a significant turn of events, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Mumbai Crime Branch has apprehended actor Sahil Khan in connection with the Mahadev betting app case.
Khan was taken into custody on Saturday from Chhattisgarh, where he had reportedly been evading authorities for nearly 40 hours. Despite his attempts to secure pre-arrest bail, the Bombay High Court dismissed his plea.
Having fled Mumbai and continuously changing his whereabouts to avoid detection, Khan now faces allegations of operating a betting site and promoting illegal betting activities. His involvement came to light during the investigation of the Mahadev betting app case conducted by the Matunga Police in Mumbai.
The saga commenced in December 2023 when the SIT of the Mumbai cyber cell issued summonses to Sahil Khan and three others, urging them to present themselves for questioning. Khan, however, failed to adhere to the summonses, prompting intensified efforts by law enforcement agencies to locate and apprehend him.
The alleged magnitude of the scam is estimated to be around Rs 15,000 crore, according to the first information report (FIR) filed in the case. Notably, one of the principal accused, Ravi Uppal, was apprehended in Dubai last year by local authorities following a red corner notice issued by Interpol at the request of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Renowned for his roles in films such as ‘Style’ and ‘Excuse Me’, Sahil Khan has shifted gears in recent years, venturing into the fitness industry as a fitness expert and the founder of Divine Nutrition, a company specializing in fitness supplements like whey protein, creatine, and muscle gainers.
