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CBI Secures Extradition of Mahadev App Kingpin Sourabh Chandrakar from Oman
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 02:38 PM
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The Central Bureau of Investigation has successfully extradited Sourabh Chandrakar, identified as the chief figure behind the Mahadev App, from Oman.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced today that it has secured the extradition of Sourabh Chandrakar from the Sultanate of Oman. Chandrakar, described by Indian law‑enforcement agencies as the kingpin of the Mahadev App, was handed over to Indian authorities following diplomatic coordination between the two countries.
The Mahadev App has been under scrutiny for alleged involvement in illegal activities, prompting a multi‑agency investigation that identified Chandrakar as a central orchestrator. The CBI’s request for his surrender was processed through formal extradition channels, and Omani officials complied after reviewing the case details.
With Chandrakar now in Indian custody, the CBI said he will face interrogation and subsequent legal proceedings under the relevant statutes. The agency emphasized that the extradition underscores India’s commitment to pursuing cross‑border criminal networks and delivering justice.
The Mahadev App has been under scrutiny for alleged involvement in illegal activities, prompting a multi‑agency investigation that identified Chandrakar as a central orchestrator. The CBI’s request for his surrender was processed through formal extradition channels, and Omani officials complied after reviewing the case details.
With Chandrakar now in Indian custody, the CBI said he will face interrogation and subsequent legal proceedings under the relevant statutes. The agency emphasized that the extradition underscores India’s commitment to pursuing cross‑border criminal networks and delivering justice.