New Delhi, July 16, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday questioned television host Shefali Bagga for several hours in connection with the alleged Mahadev Online Betting App money laundering case.
According to sources, the questioning took place at the ED’s Raipur Zonal Office. Officials said Bagga had earlier been issued summons in the case but had not appeared before the agency. She has now joined the investigation and is being questioned in detail regarding her alleged links to the online betting network.
Alleged Links to Betting Network Under Scanner
According to the ED’s investigation, Bagga’s name has surfaced in connection with businessman Khanjan Jagdish Kumar Thakkar, who is alleged to be associated with the Mahadev online betting network.
The agency claims Thakkar was involved in the operation and promotion of betting applications in India and was also an important operator in alleged hawala transactions linked to the Mahadev Online Book network.
Investigators are examining allegations that Bagga was involved in promoting betting applications allegedly operated from overseas locations, including Dubai and London.
ED Examining Digital Evidence
Sources said the ED has recovered digital material and promotional content that allegedly show Bagga endorsing betting applications.
The agency is also investigating allegations that she not only promoted such platforms but also shared betting-related tips with users.
Officials are further probing a Telegram channel allegedly linked to Bagga, where betting applications and betting-related content were reportedly promoted.
The ED is examining whether she received any financial benefits for these activities and what role, if any, she played in the alleged betting network.
Investigation Continues
Sources said the ED had earlier arrested Vikas Garg in connection with the same case.
Based on the ongoing interrogation of Bagga, investigators are expected to further examine the alleged betting syndicate, suspected hawala transactions and the role of other individuals linked to the network.
The agency has not yet announced any further action, and the investigation remains underway.
Earlier Attachment of Assets
Earlier this year, the ED had carried out a major action against the alleged illegal betting network linked to Mahadev Online Book and Skyexchange.com under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The agency provisionally attached movable and immovable assets worth ₹91.82 crore.
According to the ED, assets worth over ₹74.28 crore in bank deposits belonging to Dubai-based companies Perfect Plan Investment LLC and Exim General Trading were attached.
The agency alleged that these companies were linked to Saurabh Chandrakar, Anil Kumar Agrawal and Vikas Chapariya, and were used to launder proceeds generated through illegal betting operations.
Additionally, the ED attached assets worth ₹17.5 crore held in the names of Gagan Gupta and his family members.
According to the agency, Gupta is a close associate of Hari Shankar Tibrewal, who is alleged to be associated with Skyexchange.com. The ED alleges that these high-value properties and liquid assets were acquired using proceeds generated through illegal betting activities.
The allegations are based on the Enforcement Directorate’s investigation. The matter remains under investigation, and no court has adjudicated upon these allegations.
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