Key Accused in Rs 2.3k Cr Scam Deported from UAE

Harshit Jain is linked to the Mahadev betting app scandal, which has allegedly involved several prominent politicians

- Ahmedabad Mirror Bureau

In a major breakthrough, fugitive Harshit Babulal Jain, a key accused in a Rs 2,300 crore cricket betting and dabba trading scam, was deported from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday morning.

The successful operation was coordinated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in collaboration with the Gujarat Police, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Jain was handed over to the Gujarat Police upon his arrival at the Ahmedabad International Airport.

Jain was wanted by Gujarat police for a range of serious offences, including illegal gambling, tax evasion, and money laundering. His capture followed a Red Corner Notice (RCN) issued through Interpol in August 2023.

A winding investigation