ED Chargesheets EaseMyTrip Co-Founder in Mahadev Betting App Money Laundering Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has chargesheeted EaseMyTrip co-founder Nishant Pitti in the Mahadev online betting app money laundering case, alleging his role in channeling illegal betting proceeds into the equity market via stock manipulations. Pitti's demat shares worth Rs 59.6 crore were provisionally attached, with the ED seeking their confiscation. The Mahadev App reportedly generated Rs 75,000-80,000 crore in illicit proceeds since 2019, operating through numerous panels in India and abroad. Pitti denies awareness of the chargesheet and maintains cooperation with authorities. The investigation involves multiple accused, including arrested individuals linked to the betting network.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 25%, Centre 62%, Right 13%). Overall sentiment is negative (39/100). Lens Score 54/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 0 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 21 Sept, 04:54 pm. Other outlets followed.