Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Police Bust High-Tech Gambling Racket During Badvel Raid
Badvel police say they stopped a group accused of cheating in gambling games.
They arrested nine people during a raid on a house.
Police said the group used special electronic devices to predict which card would appear next.
The information was reportedly sent through Bluetooth to people running the games.
This could let organizers cheat the other players.
Police also said liquor was stored and sold at the house.
Officers seized devices and other materials.
They have registered a case and are checking whether similar groups operate nearby.
Badvel police arrested nine people after raiding a house in Ramanjaneya Nagar.
Police said the group used electronic scanning devices to predict cards before they appeared.
Bluetooth equipment and digital earphones allegedly helped organizers transmit information and manipulate games.
Police also found that liquor was stored and sold at the premises.
A case was registered, and police are checking for similar gangs elsewhere in the district.
- Who
- Badvel police arrested nine people allegedly involved in the gambling operation.
- What
- Police raided a house and seized electronic devices and other materials allegedly used to manipulate gambling games.
- When
- The articles do not specify when the raid occurred.
- Where
- A house in Ramanjaneya Nagar on Telugu Ganga Road, Badvel town, in YSR Kadapa district.
- Why
- Police acted after complaints and specific information about gambling involving electronic devices.
- Arrests
- Nine people were arrested.
- Location
- Ramanjaneya Nagar on Telugu Ganga Road, Badvel town.
- Alleged method
- Electronic scanning devices were reportedly used to determine cards in advance.
- Equipment
- Police mentioned iPhone-model gadgets, Bluetooth equipment and digital earphones.
- Additional allegation
- Liquor was allegedly stored and sold at the premises.
- Police action
- A case was registered and electronic devices and other materials were seized.
- Further investigation
- Police are examining whether similar gangs operate elsewhere in the district.