Star of “Style,” Sahil Khan, was detained in connection with a betting app: That’s all there is to it

Mumbai’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) detained Bollywood actor Sahil Khan in Chhattisgarh on suspicion of his participation in the Rs 15,000 crore Mahadev betting app scandal. This transpired subsequent to the Bombay High Court’s April 24 denial of his anticipatory release. He is reportedly still being held by the police until May 1. “He had been promoting the app through social media and had also forged some documents,” a senior crime branch officer acknowledged to TOI.He was questioned on the money trail. He didn’t assist with the investigation.” What you need know about the case is as follows:

Sahil Khan: who is he?
Born in Kolkata, Sahil Khan rose to prominence in Bollywood films like “Style,” “Excuse Me,” “Aladdin,” and “FALTU.” In addition to performing, he has his own gym and is a fitness entrepreneur. Khan has a sizable Instagram following, and people are interested in learning more about his personal life. In 2003, he wed the Norwegian actress Negar Khan, who was born in Iran; nevertheless, the pair separated after only two years. The fitness trainer and actor made waves in 2024 when he married his Belarusian lover Milena, age 21.

What role does he play in the Rs 15 crore Mahadev betting app lawsuit?
It all began in November 2023, when social activist Prakash Bankar allegedly filed a First Information Report (FIR) with the Matunga police. He said that a number of internet sites engage in sports betting and card games similar to Teen Patti. The FIR, which was subsequently sent to the Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) for inquiry, named Sahil Khan as one of the accused. According to Bankar, who claimed to have discovered these betting applications on social media, the fraud is worth around Rs 15,000 crore. Khan’s name was reportedly on the list of suspects connected to the betting app.

To record his statement, he was invited to come before the municipal criminal branch office. After allegedly eluding the police, he was finally apprehended at a hotel in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh.