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Crime
Mahadev betting app co‑founder Ravi Uppal detained in Dubai over crores‑worth hawala case
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🗓 06 Nov 2026, 08:03 PM
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Ravi Uppal, co‑founder of the Mahadev betting app, has been detained in Dubai on accusations of involvement in hawala transactions amounting to crores.
Ravi Uppal, who helped launch the Mahadev betting application, was taken into custody by Dubai authorities earlier this week. The detention follows allegations that he participated in a hawala network handling transactions worth several crores of Indian rupees.
According to the statements released by the Dubai police, the investigation links Uppal to unregistered money‑transfer activities that bypassed formal banking channels. Officials said the alleged hawala operations were used to move large sums across borders without detection.
The case has drawn attention from Indian law‑enforcement agencies, which are monitoring the development closely. No formal charges have been filed yet, and Uppal’s legal representatives have not commented on the allegations.
If proven, the accusations could have significant implications for the betting app’s operations and its compliance with financial regulations in India and abroad.
According to the statements released by the Dubai police, the investigation links Uppal to unregistered money‑transfer activities that bypassed formal banking channels. Officials said the alleged hawala operations were used to move large sums across borders without detection.
The case has drawn attention from Indian law‑enforcement agencies, which are monitoring the development closely. No formal charges have been filed yet, and Uppal’s legal representatives have not commented on the allegations.
If proven, the accusations could have significant implications for the betting app’s operations and its compliance with financial regulations in India and abroad.