ED Estimates ₹36,000-43,400 Crore Proceeds from Illegal Betting Platforms in Seven Years
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has estimated that Mahadev Online Book (MOB) and related platforms like Skyexchange and Lotus 365 generated proceeds of crime between ₹36,000 and ₹43,400 crore through alleged illegal betting over the past seven years. Since October 2022, the ED has filed five chargesheets against 74 individuals and entities in Raipur's PMLA court. Despite law enforcement efforts, illegal betting continues via dummy and mirror sites. Assets worth ₹940.77 crore linked to businessman Vikas Garg, arrested in connection with the case, have been provisionally attached.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (43/100). Lens Score 59/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 28 Jul, 01:29 am. Other outlets followed.