In Rajasthan, ED Raid Foiled As Mahadev Scam Accused Ran Away From Wedding Venue
The ED interrogated the newlywed bride, other family members, and guests about the multi-crore Mahadev Betting App case.
In a shocking turn of events right out of a thriller, the major suspect groom in the Mahadev Betting App scam reportedly ran away from his wedding mandap in Jaipur, Rajasthan, just minutes before the holy 'saat pheras,' to avert an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid.
The groom, Saurabh Ahuja, ran off the wedding stage minutes before the last vows were exchanged in an unusual event that took place at the opulent Fairmont Hotel in Jaipur. The raid was carried out about the Mahadev Betting App scandal, which cost Rs 15,000 crore, and Ahuja is a wanted suspect in the case. Thus, the ED officers went to the wedding venue to arrest him.
Based on a specific tip, ED officials discovered that the fugitive suspect had discreetly booked into the Fairmont Hotel with his family and was getting ready for a low-key nuptial. Hours after the ceremony, the agency arrived at the location, but the groom had already left, having been forewarned of the upcoming raid.
Before the 'saptapadi' or 'saat pheras' could be performed, Ahuja, who was identified as a close aide of the primary operators of the Mahadev app, left the mandap and disappeared before the authorities could take him into custody. The guests and family members on both sides were left in disbelief by the incident.
According to witnesses, the groom abruptly departed the stage while wearing his bridal gown, claiming to have received an emergency call, and disappeared before anyone could respond. When ED officers arrived at the scene to arrest him, he had already escaped.
Saurabh Ahuja has been accused of managing crores of rupees in illicit transactions related to the Mahadev Online Betting App. He has been under ED surveillance in the money laundering case for some time. Following the ceremony, they dispatched a squad from Raipur to Jaipur to make his arrest.
The ED interrogated the newlywed bride and several relatives and guests who attended the ceremony. Authorities arrested three people on suspicion of helping Ahuja and making his escape possible. The three were brought to Raipur for additional interrogation.
The ED launched a search operation to apprehend Ahuja, and the arrested suspect, Pranavendra, is still being questioned. As the investigation into the Mahadev app fraud continues, more arrests are reportedly expected in the days to come.
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