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Mahadev App founder Sourabh Chandrakar to appear in court, CG chief seeks probe into protection money
✍️ Devdiscourse
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 02:32 PM
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Chhattisgarh authorities will present Mahadev App kingpin Sourabh Chandrakar before a court, while the state chief minister expects the investigation to uncover details of alleged protection money.
The Chhattisgarh police are set to bring Sourabh Chandrakar, identified as the chief figure behind the Mahadev mobile application, before a magistrate in the coming days. Chandrakar has been linked to a series of alleged illegal activities associated with the app, prompting law‑enforcement agencies to file a case and seek his custody.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, addressing the media, said the ongoing probe will focus on uncovering any payments made as "protection money" to local power brokers. He urged investigators to leave no stone unturned and to present a clear picture of the financial channels involved.
The Mahadev App, popular in several districts of the state, has come under scrutiny after complaints that it facilitated unauthorized transactions and served as a conduit for illicit earnings. Authorities claim that the platform was used to collect regular sums from operators in exchange for immunity from raids.
Legal experts note that Chandrakar's court appearance will be a critical step in determining the scope of the case, including whether the alleged protection money scheme can be proven in a court of law. The outcome could have wider implications for the regulation of similar digital services in the region.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, addressing the media, said the ongoing probe will focus on uncovering any payments made as "protection money" to local power brokers. He urged investigators to leave no stone unturned and to present a clear picture of the financial channels involved.
The Mahadev App, popular in several districts of the state, has come under scrutiny after complaints that it facilitated unauthorized transactions and served as a conduit for illicit earnings. Authorities claim that the platform was used to collect regular sums from operators in exchange for immunity from raids.
Legal experts note that Chandrakar's court appearance will be a critical step in determining the scope of the case, including whether the alleged protection money scheme can be proven in a court of law. The outcome could have wider implications for the regulation of similar digital services in the region.