The Mumbai Police has filed an FIR in connection with the Mahadev betting app scam against prominent figures from the Dabur Group, the homegrown fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major. Chairman Mohit Burman and Director Gaurav Burman were named in the FIR on November 7.
Speaking to CNBC-TV18, the Burman family stated that they have not received any communication on any such FIR. In the case it is true, the Burmans believe it to be a "mischievous act driven by malicious intent."
“We have not received any communication on any such FIR. If this information is indeed true, it appears to be a mischievous act driven by malicious intent and is devoid of any facts. We categorically deny the allegations and firmly believe that a thorough investigation will vindicate our position and demonstrate the unfounded nature of these allegations. We trust that the legal process will unveil the true nature of this malicious attempt to tarnish our reputation," the Burman family's spokesperson said to CNBC-TV18.
The FIR encompasses a total of 32 individuals, with the app's promoter and actor Sahil Khan also among those implicated. The charges specified in the FIR involve various sections related to fraud and gambling, specifically under Sections 420, 465, 467, 468, 471, and 120 (B) of the Indian Penal Code.
The development comes mere hours after New Delhi-based financial services firm
Religare clarified that the remuneration, including salary and employee stock options (ESOP), was ₹42.06 crore for the financial year ending March 2023. This goes against the Burman family's accusation that Saluja's annual compensation was more than
₹150 crore.The Burmans, who own Dabur, are planning on taking over Religare.
On November 5, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) ordered to
block 22 illegal betting apps and websites, including the Mahadev app following extensive ED investigations into betting app syndicates.
First Published: Nov 14, 2023 1:33 PM IST
