Actor Sahil Khan, renowned for his role in the film ‘Style’ alongside Sharman Joshi, has been apprehended from Chattisgarh this morning in connection with the Mahadev betting app case. The arrest was made by a special investigation team (SIT), indicating a significant development in the ongoing probe. This action follows the rejection of his pre-arrest bail plea by the Bombay High Court, signaling the seriousness of the allegations leveled against him.
The genesis of Sahil Khan’s legal entanglement traces back to earlier developments in 2023 when he was summoned for questioning regarding his involvement with the Mahadev betting app. At that time, Khan asserted his role as a brand promoter under a contractual obligation with M/s. Isports247, primarily promoting the Lion Book brand. He disavowed any direct association with the betting platform, ostensibly distancing himself from its operations.
However, recent revelations paint a different picture. According to reports from the Indo-Asian News Service (IANS), Khan, leveraging his status as a fitness expert and YouTuber, purportedly orchestrated celebrity gatherings with the ulterior motive of endorsing the Mahadev app and enticing more users to engage with it. This alleged involvement places him squarely within the ambit of the investigation.
The circumstances surrounding Khan’s apprehension are equally noteworthy. He was detained in Chhattisgarh, reportedly attempting to flee from Mumbai after his pre-arrest bail plea was dismissed. This attempt to evade legal scrutiny underscores the gravity of the situation and further implicates Khan in the eyes of the law.
Sahil Khan’s arrest adds another high-profile name to the roster of individuals embroiled in the Mahadev betting case. Notably, actors such as Ranbir Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, and Tamannaah Bhatia have previously been summoned by enforcement agencies in connection with the same investigation. The widening net of scrutiny underscores the multifaceted nature of the case and the concerted efforts to uncover the truth behind the alleged illegal activities associated with the Mahadev betting app.
