The Special Investigation Wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB), Bengaluru, has registered two suo motu cases against two groups of bookies cheating people through online betting platforms.
In the first instance, a case was registered against a group of four bookies following a complaint filed by Inspector M. Shanmugham regarding an alleged organised online betting racket operating in Bengaluru. According to the complaint, a group of four men were reportedly involved in illegal betting activities through mobile applications and social media platforms, targeting unsuspecting people. The accused allegedly lured users with advertisements and encouraged participation in games of chance, such as online betting, rummy, poker, roulette, and other gambling activities.
The investigation revealed that the suspects used multiple bank accounts to facilitate transactions, collecting money both through online transfers and cash. The operation is believed to be part of an organised network aimed at cheating people under the guise of online gaming platforms.
Police have identified several suspects linked to the operation, including individuals based in Bengaluru, and have tracked mobile numbers allegedly used in the racket. Authorities said that these activities amount to organised crime, with the intent to deceive people and generate illegal profits through betting applications.
