Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Two More Arrested in Visakhapatnam Cricket Betting Racket
Police in Visakhapatnam have arrested two more people who were involved in an illegal online cricket betting business.
They were using websites like Exchange666 and BlackDiamond9.com to place bets.
The police had been watching these people and then arrested them.
The two men have been put in jail for seven days while the police investigate.
The police also took their phones, which they used for the betting.
Investigators have learned about other people who are also running similar betting rings, so the police are creating special teams to find and arrest them too.
This is all part of an effort to stop illegal online gambling.
Visakhapatnam Cyber Crime Police arrested two more individuals in a cricket betting racket.
The arrests were made following a tip-off about betting activities on online platforms like Exchange666 and BlackDiamond9.com.
The accused, Peyyila Trinadh and Kasireddy Bala Sanjeeva Rao, have been remanded in judicial custody for seven days.
Police seized mobile phones used for illegal betting activities.
Investigations have revealed information about other bookies, and special teams are formed to apprehend more suspects.
- Who
- Visakhapatnam Cyber Crime Police, Peyyila Trinadh, Kasireddy Bala Sanjeeva Rao
- What
- Arrest of two individuals involved in an illegal online cricket betting racket.
- When
- Recent (implied by ongoing investigation and arrests)
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Why
- Crackdown on illegal online gambling operations.
Law Enforcement
Illegal Operators
Operation of Betting Rackets
Law Enforcement
Visakhapatnam Cyber Crime Police are actively pursuing and arresting individuals involved in illegal online cricket betting rackets, viewing it as a crackdown on unauthorized online gambling operations.
Illegal Operators
Peyyila Trinadh and Kasireddy Bala Sanjeeva Rao were engaged in betting activities through unauthorized online platforms, indicating their role as operators within the illegal gambling ring.
Use of Technology
Law Enforcement
Police utilized technical support and surveillance to track and apprehend suspects, seizing mobile phones used for illegal betting activities.
Illegal Operators
The accused utilized online platforms such as Exchange666 and BlackDiamond9.com and mobile phones to facilitate illegal betting operations.
- Accused
- Peyyila Trinadh (23) and Kasireddy Bala Sanjeeva Rao (39)
- Location of Arrest
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Online Platforms Used
- Exchange666, BlackDiamond9.com
- Legal Charges
- IPC Sections 419, 420, 471, 120B; IT Act Sections 66-C, 66-D; AP Gaming Act Sections 3, 4
- Police Action
- Arrests, judicial custody for seven days, mobile phone seizure, formation of special teams
- Case Registration
- Crime No. 305/2023