Delhi Police have arrested four individuals for allegedly operating an illegal online cricket betting racket with connections to Dubai from Paschim Vihar.
Five individuals have been arrested in Udupi, Karnataka, for allegedly attempting to run over police officers and for their suspected involvement in an organised cricket betting racket. The arrests followed two separate incidents in Karkala and Shirva.
The Delhi High Court has held that profits from cricket betting would constitute "proceeds of crime" under the anti-money laundering law.
Bengaluru police have arrested 23 people in connection with illegal betting during the IPL T20 cricket tournament, seizing cash, mobile phones, and betting chips worth over Rs 13 crore.
Police in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, have busted an organised online cricket betting racket, arresting 12 people and seizing cash, mobile phones, and a television. The syndicate operated through online platforms, using multiple bank accounts and PhonePe numbers for fund transfers.
Goa Police's Crime Branch busted an illegal IPL cricket betting racket, arresting 10 individuals after raids on two villas in Ribandar and Kadamba Plateau. Authorities seized mobile phones, laptops, SIM cards, and cash worth approximately Rs 28 lakh.
Four individuals have been arrested in Latur, Maharashtra, for allegedly running an IPL cricket betting racket from a moving car. Police seized property and cash worth approximately Rs 13.73 lakh.
Telangana CID arrests 11 individuals, including an Afghan national, for allegedly operating online betting across multiple states through the Dafabet platform. The investigation revealed a complex network of mule accounts and a coordinated multi-state criminal operation.
Police in Jhansi have arrested four individuals involved in an online betting racket during Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, seizing transaction records worth approximately Rs 1.5 crore and uncovering cryptocurrency links.
Rahul Dravid said the European T20 Premier League offers an 'exciting opportunity' to grow cricket in Europe after becoming owner of the Dublin Guardians franchise.
Goa police have dismantled an IPL betting racket operating from a house in South Goa, arresting four individuals and seizing cash and electronic devices.
Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has sensationally revealed that life-threatening intimidation from underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and his crime syndicate was the primary reason for his permanent retirement from cricket administration. Modi detailed how his unyielding stance against match-fixing and refusal to cooperate with the D-Company's multi-billion-dollar betting empire led to direct threats, including a phone call from Dawood and subsequent assassination attempts.
Odisha Police busted a gambling racket in Sundargrah district, arresting 26 people and seizing cash, vehicles, and mobile phones. They also arrested a shop owner involved in IPL betting and are searching for three more suspects.
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Rajasthan Police have initiated proceedings to attach properties worth approximately Rs 35 crore linked to an online betting racket in Karauli district, as part of 'Operation Shikanja'.
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Delhi Police have arrested three individuals involved in a black-marketing racket selling IPL match tickets at inflated prices. The accused were caught selling complimentary passes and regular tickets near Delhi Gate.
Delhi Police have issued notices to two employees of the Delhi and District Cricket Association as part of an ongoing investigation into an IPL ticket black-marketing racket.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at premises linked to Punjab industries minister Sanjeev Arora as part of a FEMA probe into alleged foreign exchange violations, insider trading, and round-tripping of funds.
A 42-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife and three daughters in Delhi due to gambling debts. He was apprehended in Rajasthan after a multi-state manhunt.
The Enforcement Directorate on Friday said it has attached assets worth a combined Rs 8 crore of former Indian cricketers, actors and models like Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, former Trinamool Congress MP Mimi Chakraborty, Sonu Sood and some others as part of its money laundering probe against an 'illegal' betting app named 1xBet.
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Yuvraj Singh on Tuesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in a money laundering case linked to an online betting app named 1xBet.
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Former India cricketer Suresh Raina is expected to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in New Delhi on Wednesday for questioning in an alleged illegal betting app-linked money laundering case, official sources said.
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"In his conversation with bookie Mukesh Kochar, we found Samuels talking about general things like order of the batsmen and arrangement of fielders," Pasricha said.
For a franchise that has waited for nearly two decades for an IPL crown, could this be the year when Punjab Kings finally create IPL history?
In 2025 alone, at least 50 suicides linked to online gambling losses have been reported across India. According to FIRs, the victims were addicted to betting, largely driven by cricket, rummy and poker.
Gujarat police arrest a woman allegedly involved in trafficking job aspirants to Myanmar and Thailand for cyber slavery. The accused lured people with promises of high-paying jobs and forced them to work for international cyber crime syndicates.
Actor Sonu Sood was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money-laundering case linked to the online betting app 1xBet. The investigation involves several celebrities and focuses on alleged tax evasion and the duping of individuals.
The business value of the league, popularly called the IPL, surged to a record $18.5 billion last year, U.S.-based investment bank Houlihan Lokey says.
Bavuma "puts his money" on struggling Rabada to deliver something special ahead of T20WC semifinal
'We have just scratched the surface because cricket has been around for the longest time.'
India should legalise betting to stamp out corruption in cricket, says former England captain Geoffrey Boycott.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth Rs 11.14 crore of former cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan as part of a money-laundering probe linked to the operations of an alleged illegal betting site, official sources said on Thursday.
'It is best to remain vigilant. Tarique Rahman arranged arms smuggling to Indian insurgent groups.' 'He has criticised India for sheltering Sheikh Hasina, but has also sought India's support.'
CBI had filed two FIRs in May 2022 against seven people in two cases related to alleged fixing of matches in IPL 2019.
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