Sports presenter and former Bigg Boss 13 contestant Shefali Bagga appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for a second consecutive day of questioning on Friday in connection with the Mahadev online betting app money laundering case. She reached the ED's zonal office in Raipur around 11 am, where officials continued recording her statement.

Bagga had earlier been questioned for nearly five hours on Thursday after appearing before the agency in response to a fresh summons. According to the ED, she had not appeared despite receiving multiple earlier summons.

ED Probing Alleged Promotion of Betting Apps

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating the alleged promotion of online betting applications linked to the Mahadev betting network.

According to the agency, digital evidence recovered during the investigation suggests that Shefali Bagga allegedly promoted betting platforms operated from overseas, particularly from Dubai and London. Investigators claim they have identified promotional content and online material allegedly featuring the sports presenter.

The agency is also examining whether she received any financial benefits for promoting these platforms.

Telegram Channel Under Scanner

The ED has alleged that Bagga used a Telegram channel to share betting-related promotional links, referral codes and betting tips.

Officials are analysing digital records, communication details and financial transactions to determine whether there was any monetary connection with the Mahadev betting syndicate or its associates.

Alleged Links to Hawala Operator

The investigation is also focusing on the alleged connection between Bagga and Khanjan Jagdish Kumar Thakkar, whom the ED has described as a key hawala operator associated with the Mahadev Online Book network.

The agency is examining the nature of the alleged relationship and any financial transactions between the two.

Shefali Bagga Denies Allegations

Speaking to reporters after Thursday's questioning, Shefali Bagga denied all allegations against her.

She maintained that the accusations were "completely false" and said she was cooperating with the investigation.

Background

The Mahadev Online Book case is one of India's largest alleged online betting and money laundering investigations. The Enforcement Directorate has been probing the network for alleged illegal betting operations, hawala transactions and money laundering involving multiple individuals, promoters and financial intermediaries.

The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been established against Shefali Bagga at this stage.