CCB books two suo motu cases against two betting rings in Bengaluru

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.

Based on the complaint, a case has been registered and further legal action is being initiated against the accused. The CCB is trying to identify other persons involved in the racket, and dismantle the network.

A similar complaint was filed by N. J. Shashidhar, Police Inspector, CCB. Investigations revealed that another group of persons were operating illegal betting activities through various online platforms and social media channels. They allegedly lured innocent people by promoting betting applications and encouraging them to participate in games of chance.

The accused were actively using online betting applications such as Lotus, Kingexchange365, Tigerexch365, KA Book and Reddy Anna to facilitate gambling activities. They allegedly procured multiple SIM cards, and operated betting networks through mobile phones and internet services. Investigations further revealed that many people, lured by the promise of quick money, participated in betting and suffered significant financial losses.

Police said such activities not only result in monetary loss to people but also pose a serious threat to social order. The accused are suspected of collecting personal documents from individuals and creating bank accounts in their names to carry out illegal financial transactions.