New Delhi, May 20 -- Online Travel portal EaseMyTrip on Tuesday denied any connection of its founder and chairman Nishant Pitti with the Mahadev app which is being investigated by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED).

In a statement the company said, "We categorically and unequivocally deny the allegations reported in connection with our Founder and Chairman, Mr. Nishant Pitti, concerning the so-called Mahadev app betting case. These claims are entirely baseless, misleading, and devoid of factual merit."

"Mr. Pitti has had no involvement, direct or indirect, with any illegal betting operations or entities related to the Mahadev app. EaseMyTrip, as an organization, upholds the highest standards of corporate governance and full compliance ...