List_of_scandals_in_India

List of scandals in India

List of scandals in India

Scams that happened in india

The following is a list of proven scandals in India since independence, including political, financial and corporate scandals. The year, or decade, is when the scandal was first reported.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

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  • Mahadev Betting App Case: The Mahadev Betting App Case is a scandal involving an illegal online gambling platform that was used to launder money. The app was run by Dubai-based Saurabh Chandrakar and his accomplice Ravi Uppal, both of whom hail from Chhattisgarh.

See also

Further reading

  • Shourie, A. (2006). Indian Controversies. New Delhi: Rupa & Co.
  • In 2020, Real Estate Scam Fighters[127][128] is formed with a basic mission to debunk various Frauds in the real estate sector and create awareness for the investors.

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