Indian Police bust IPL 2025 betting racket, three arrested
In a major crackdown on illegal cricket betting, the Commissioner’s Task Force (South East) in southern state of India’s Hyderabad arrested three men on Sunday for running an online betting racket linked to IPL 2025 matches. Police seized ₹1.4 lakh ($1,626.80) in cash and six mobile phones from the accused.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Vicky Singh (38), V Rakesh (39), and B Sandeep (26), all residents of Dhoolpet. According to officials, the trio were collecting money from punters through digital payment platforms. Based on a tip-off, the task force kept them under surveillance before making the arrests.
Six arrested in India’s Uttar Pradesh
Recently Indian police arrested six women for allegedly running an illegal gambling den in a residential area of Uttar Pradesh. Acting on a tip-off, police raided a house in Sanjay Nagar, Baradari, and caught the accused red-handed while gambling with playing cards. Officers recovered ₹2,780 (€29.87) in cash and a deck of 52 playing cards from the scene.
According to police station in-charge Dhananjay Pandey, it was unusual to find a gambling operation run exclusively by women. “As soon as our team arrived, we found six women playing cards and exchanging money. They were startled by the police but were caught red-handed,” Pandey said.
The arrested women have been identified as Brajkishori alias Lambi, Pushpa, Premwati, Nanhhi Devi, Meera, and Sadhana, according to news agency PTI. Police suspect a possible link to a larger gambling network and have launched an investigation. The accused have been booked under Section 13G of the Gambling Act, and legal proceedings are underway.
In another case related to illegal gambling, YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader and TV host Syamala appeared before the Panjagutta police in Hyderabad on Monday. She was questioned regarding her alleged links to online betting apps and related financial transactions.
Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party, is an Indian regional political party based in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Police recorded her statement and asked her to remain available for further questioning if required. Syamala, who was accompanied by her lawyer, spent nearly two hours at the police station before being allowed to leave.
