Gurugram Cyber Crime Police have busted an alleged online betting and cyber fraud racket operating from a residential apartment in Sector 37D and arrested four accused from different states. Investigators suspect the operation may be linked to a larger international network with possible connections to Dubai-based handlers and offshore betting operators.
The accused allegedly ran betting activities through online gaming panels and processed financial transactions using mule bank accounts, QR codes, and digital payment systems. Police said the operation was functioning from a flat in a residential society in Gurugram and was allegedly targeting users through online promotions and social media channels.
Four Arrested After Raid at Sector 37D Apartment
The raid was conducted by a Cyber Crime Police team led by ACP Gaurav Phogat at a residential apartment in Signature Global Society, Sector 37D, Gurugram. The arrested accused were identified as Aditya from Charkhi Dadri, Kapil from Mahendragarh, Sunny Chahar from Agra, and Suraj Rajput from Mathura.
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According to investigators, the accused allegedly operated through an online gaming panel identified as “Reddyanna888” and used bookmaker IDs to facilitate betting transactions. Police alleged that users were encouraged to transfer money using QR codes, after which gaming points were credited to their online accounts.
Officials stated that the accused allegedly earned commissions from the betting transactions processed through the network. Investigators are now examining transaction records, payment gateways, and associated digital accounts linked to the operation.
Police Seize Phones, ATM Cards and Banking Records
During the search operation, police seized 14 mobile phones, two laptops, 15 ATM cards, 12 SIM cards, multiple bank account passbooks, cheque books, payment sound boxes, and networking equipment allegedly used in the betting operation.
Investigators suspect the accused used bank account kits and SIM cards supplied through messaging applications to operate the network anonymously. Police are tracing the origin of the accounts, digital wallets, and QR code-linked payment systems used in the alleged fraud.
Authorities believe the operation may involve mule account providers and financial intermediaries responsible for routing betting proceeds through layered digital transactions. Financial records and electronic devices recovered during the raid are currently under forensic examination.
Dubai Link and Offshore Betting Operations Under Scanner
Investigators suspect the racket may have links to offshore betting operators functioning from Dubai and other foreign jurisdictions. Police said the larger network is still being mapped and additional suspects may be identified during the ongoing investigation.
Cybercrime investigators across India have increasingly reported cases where online betting and cyber fraud operations were allegedly managed through overseas handlers using Indian bank accounts, shell entities, and digital payment channels. Authorities have also identified the use of foreign-hosted betting platforms promoted through social media advertisements and encrypted messaging services.
Police suspect the Gurugram operation may have been part of a broader interstate and international cyber-enabled financial fraud ecosystem involving online betting transactions and illegal fund transfers.
Cyber Police Expand Investigation Into Financial Network
A case has been registered at Cyber Crime South Police Station under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Haryana Prevention of Gambling Act. Investigators are continuing to examine digital evidence, financial records, and communication logs to identify the alleged masterminds and additional participants in the network.
Authorities are also analysing whether the seized bank accounts and payment systems were connected to other cyber fraud complaints or online betting investigations registered in different states. Further arrests and financial tracing operations are expected as the investigation progresses.
