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Delhi Cops Uncover High-Tech Betting Ring
21 Aug
Summary
- 31 individuals, including alleged masterminds, were arrested.
- Custom software managed the large-scale betting operations.
- Over Rs 8.92 lakh cash was recovered during the raids.
Delhi Police has successfully busted a hi-tech betting and gambling network operating in Mukundpur, Outer North Delhi. The operation, which took place on August 9, resulted in the arrest of 31 individuals, including key figures like the alleged mastermind, premises owner, and software developer.
Investigations revealed the network was far more extensive, operating via a software-based betting system. The syndicate employed individuals for specific roles such as fund handlers, agents, and software developers who created a customized 'Jantri Satta' application. Police recovered Rs 6.29 lakh cash, playing cards, and registers during the initial raid.
Further arrests on August 12 and 18, including the alleged mastermind Ranjeet and software developer Rahul Dilwaliya, uncovered more details. The total recovery later amounted to Rs 8.92 lakh cash, seven laptops, and 38 smartphones, some containing the betting software. The network had alleged connections with betting operations in Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Delhi Bazar.
