ED Files Chargesheet Against Mahadev App Operators Over Illegal Betting Proceeds
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed its sixth prosecution complaint against individuals linked to the Mahadev Online Book app, alleging it facilitated illegal betting on various live games and generated proceeds estimated between Rs 75,000 and Rs 94,400 crore over the past seven to ten years. The app and its sister sites, including Skyexchange.com and Lotus365.com, reportedly remain operational, using social media platforms to attract users. The case involves 42 accused, with investigations spanning multiple states and highlighting alleged money laundering and hawala transactions.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 31%, Centre 69%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (22/100). Lens Score 65/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, thetribune, news18, theprint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 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 (18–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
theprint broke this story on 23 Sept, 05:12 pm. Other outlets followed.