Television host and former reality show contestant Shefali Bagga is questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the ED’s ongoing money laundering investigation into the alleged Mahadev Online betting syndicate. Officials say Bagga appears at the ED’s Raipur Zonal Office for questioning as part of the case. The ED alleges she is closely associated with Khanjan Jagdish Kumar Thakkar, described by the agency as a key figure in the betting network and a principal hawala operator responsible for routing funds generated through the alleged illegal betting business.
According to officials, Bagga had previously been issued summons multiple times but did not appear; she joins the investigation after receiving a fresh summons on Thursday morning. The ED claims it has recovered digital material, including promotional pages and social media content, which it alleges show Bagga endorsing betting applications, encouraging users to join, and sharing betting-related tips. The agency is also examining whether Bagga’s involvement went beyond promotion and whether she received any financial benefits. The ED’s probe includes alleged use of a Telegram channel for distributing betting codes, promotional links and tips, and it continues to examine financial connections involving promoters, agents and influencers tied to the offshore operation of the platforms. Bagga’s response was not immediately available.
