Shefali Bagga Surrenders Rs 1.2 Cr to ED Over Mahadev App
TV personality Shefali Bagga surrenders Rs 1.2 crore to the ED, claiming she unknowingly promoted the Mahadev betting app on social media.
Television personality Shefali Bagga has surrendered Rs 1.2 crore to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as part of the ongoing investigation into the promotion of illegal betting applications. The move comes amidst scrutiny regarding her involvement with the controversial Mahadev betting app.
The Investigation and Seizures
The Enforcement Directorate's recent submissions reveal that the investigation into Bagga intensified following searches conducted on May 30, 2026. These searches, carried out under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, took place at her residences located in both Delhi and Mumbai.
During these raids, the agency reportedly seized Rs 30 lakh in cash. Earlier this year, in July, Bagga was summoned to the ED's Raipur zonal office in Chhattisgarh to undergo questioning regarding the Mahadev online betting app case.
"Unknowingly Promoting Brands"
Addressing the situation, Shefali Bagga clarified that her connection to the brand was strictly limited to social media endorsements. She maintained that neither she nor her family were aware of any illegalities associated with the platforms she promoted.
"My role was limited to unknowingly promoting a few brands on social media similar to the promotional engagements undertaken by many public figures and celebrities," Bagga stated. She emphasized that she had no involvement in the actual operations or the underlying business activities of the brands in question.
Cooperation with Law Enforcement
Bagga has expressed her intention to cooperate fully with the authorities. By surrendering the amount of Rs 1.2 crore, she aims to address the agency's findings while maintaining her innocence regarding the intent behind her promotional work.
She concluded by expressing her confidence in the judicial system, stating that she has "full faith in our law" as the investigation proceeds.