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Delhi Court Holds Decision on CBI's Request to Transfer Betting Case Accused
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Photo: Wikimedia CommonsDelhi court reserved its order on the CBI's plea for a two‑day transit remand of Sourabh Chandrakar, the alleged mastermind of the ₹6,000‑crore Mahadev online betting app case. Principal District and Sessions Judge Nikhil Chopra said the order will be pronounced at 4:30 p.m. on November 2, 2026. The CBI wants Chandrakar moved to a special court in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, so it can be tried there. Chandrakar’s lawyer argued that his client was extradited from Oman in a separate Prevention of Money Laundering Act case, not in the CBI investigation. The extradition from Oman took place on Sunday, just before the court hearing. Chandrakar is currently wanted in two CBI investigations and one Enforcement Directorate case, both of which already have chargesheets filed. The court’s reserved order will determine whether the accused can be transferred for the special court hearing. ## Context The case highlights how India’s anti‑money‑laundering and cyber‑crime agencies coordinate across borders, and why transit remand orders are crucial for moving high‑profile suspects to appropriate courts.
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What Happened
The CBI asked a Delhi court to grant a two‑day transit remand for Sourabh Chandrakar, the alleged kingpin of a ₹6,000‑crore online betting scandal, so he can appear before a special court in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The court has set the order to be announced at 4:30 p.m. on November 2, 2026.
Why It Matters
Transit remand lets investigators move a suspect from one jurisdiction to another for trial, which is vital when the alleged crimes span multiple states or involve specialised courts. Moving Chandrakar to Raipur allows the case to be heard where related investigations and evidence are concentrated, potentially speeding up the trial and ensuring that the special court, which handles complex financial crimes, can exercise its authority.
What Happens Next
If the court grants the remand, Chandrakar will be taken to Raipur and presented before the special court. The special court will then decide on bail, further custody, and the schedule of the trial. If the plea is denied, the CBI will have to pursue alternative legal routes to bring him before the appropriate forum. The decision will also set a precedent for future high‑value cyber‑crime cases involving cross‑border extraditions.
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