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Tracing the Background of Betting App Promoter Sourabh Chandrakar
TL;DR
- Sourabh Chandrakar was previously employed as a shop worker.
- He later became a key organizer for an illegal betting network.
- Reports investigated his origins in Chhattisgarh.
Investigations have examined the path taken by Sourabh Chandrakar, who moved from a modest job in a shop to managing an illegal betting platform.
Reports from 2023 involved speaking with people who knew him in his hometown in Chhattisgarh to understand his rise.
The findings detail his progression into the role of a promoter for an unlawful betting network.
Why It Matters
The investigation into Chandrakar's transition from a local shop employee to a figure involved in illicit betting networks highlights the growth of unauthorized digital gambling operations and the efforts to track those behind them.
Nov 2, 2026 · Updated 11/2/2026, 6:58:34 AM · Reported with: Hindustan Times
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