CBI, Interpol, and Gujarat Police Jointly Arrest Mastermind Behind Rs 2,273 Crore Dubai-Based Online Gambling Scam

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with Gujarat Police and INTERPOL NCB-Abu Dhabi, has successfully returned Dipakkumar Dhirajlal Thakkar to India from the UAE. Thakkar, who was the subject of a Red Notice, was apprehended and brought back to India on September 1, 2024.

Thakkar is wanted in connection with a major criminal case registered on March 25, 2023, at Madhavpura Police Station in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He is accused of being the kingpin of an international illegal gambling racket. The operation allegedly involved the use of sophisticated software applications and Hawala channels to launder and disperse the proceeds of crime, which amount to over Rs 2,273 crore.

The charges against Thakkar are serious and include criminal breach of trust, cheating, forgery, criminal conspiracy, and tampering with evidence. He is also charged with violating provisions of the Information Technology Act and the Prevention of Gambling Act.

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A Red Notice was issued against Thakkar by INTERPOL at the request of the Gujarat Police on December 15, 2023. The notice was circulated globally to all INTERPOL member countries, leading to his eventual geolocation in Dubai. Following his identification, a security mission from Gujarat Police was dispatched to the UAE, resulting in Thakkar’s return to India.

The CBI, serving as the National Central Bureau for INTERPOL in India, played a crucial role in coordinating with various law enforcement agencies through INTERPOL channels to secure Thakkar’s return.

This operation marks a significant achievement in India’s efforts to crack down on international criminal networks, particularly those involving illegal gambling and financial fraud.

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