Operation Mahadev: India’s Crackdown on International Crime Networks

Indian authorities have launched Operation Mahadev, a major crackdown against organized crime groups running operations from within the country and abroad. The initiative focuses on dismantling gangs involved in extortion, cybercrime, and illegal betting networks, many of which operate using encrypted platforms and overseas connections to evade the law.

As part of the operation, law enforcement agencies are collaborating with international partners to trace and apprehend key figures managing these networks from outside India. Investigators are also targeting their financial channels, intercepting digital communications, and freezing accounts linked to criminal activities.

Officials say that Operation Mahadev aims to completely disrupt these organized syndicates, ensuring that such networks cannot continue their operations from safe havens. This multi-layered strategy reflects India’s growing efforts to counter transnational crime and protect citizens from such unlawful activities.