Mumbai SIT detains Bollywood actor Sahil Khan in Mahadev Betting App case

• Mumbai cyber cell's SIT detains Bollywood actor Sahil Khan in connection with the Mahadev betting app scam
• Khan's arrest follows the Bombay High Court's dismissal of his pre-arrest bail plea
• According to the court, Sahil Khan is directly linked to an online betting application
   

The Mumbai cyber cell's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested Bollywood actor and fitness trainer Sahil Khan from Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur over his alleged involvement in the Mahadev betting app scam. Khan's detention follows the Bombay High Court's denial of his pre-arrest bail plea earlier this week.

The court noted that Sahil Khan was “directly connected with an online betting application”. Earlier this week, the actor was grilled for over four hours by the SIT in connection with the case. 

The initial complaint was lodged by social activist Prakash Bankar in the betting app scam case in November 2023, alleging that several web portals were designed for online betting/gambling on cricket, football, tennis, and card games like teen Patti, etc. Allegedly, the accused exploited social media platforms to attract players and entice them to invest in the portals.

Sahil Khan, recognized for his roles in Bollywood films like 'Style' and 'Excuse Me', began his career with a musical video for Stereo Nation's 'Nachange Sari Raat'. Transitioning into fitness training, Khan has been instrumental in promoting fitness awareness and has received accolades from various Mumbai-based organizations.