Archive · 29 Sep 2026
ED Arrests Guwahati Man in IPL Betting Money-Laundering Case
The Enforcement Directorate is investigating an illegal cricket-betting network connected to IPL seasons.
The agency arrested Deepesh Bajoria, who lives in Guwahati.
Investigators say he helped run betting activities as a principal bookie.
They allege that betting money moved through a firm in which he was a partner.
The firm’s bank account handled tens of crores of rupees during the period examined.
Officials also searched his premises and collected documents and digital information.
Bajoria was taken before a special court in Guwahati.
The court allowed investigators to keep him in custody for six days while they continue examining the case.
The Enforcement Directorate arrested Guwahati resident Deepesh Bajoria in an investigation into an illegal IPL betting syndicate.
The agency alleges Bajoria acted as a principal bookie using online betting platforms and encrypted messaging channels.
Investigators said a partnership-firm account linked to Bajoria recorded approximately Rs. 28.12 crore in credits and Rs. 28.03 crore in debits.
Searches in May 2026 reportedly uncovered property documents, luxury-vehicle records and digital data from email accounts and mobile devices.
A designated PMLA court in Guwahati remanded Bajoria to six days of Enforcement Directorate custody, while the investigation continues.
- Who
- The Enforcement Directorate arrested Deepesh Bajoria, a Guwahati resident, in connection with the investigation.
- What
- Bajoria was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in an alleged illegal IPL betting and money-laundering case.
- When
- The arrest took place on September 19, 2026; the court remand was reported on September 29, 2026.
- Where
- The investigation concerns Assam and the wider north-eastern region, and proceedings took place before a designated PMLA court in Guwahati.
- Why
- The ED alleges that Bajoria acted as a principal bookie and helped route proceeds from illegal betting through a partnership-firm bank account.
- Accused
- Deepesh Bajoria, a resident of Zoo Road, Guwahati
- Investigating agency
- Directorate of Enforcement, Guwahati Zonal Office-I
- Legal basis
- Section 19(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
- Alleged activity
- Illegal cricket betting during Indian Premier League seasons
- Firm account credits
- Approximately Rs. 28.12 crore between April 19, 2022, and May 15, 2026
- Firm account debits
- Approximately Rs. 28.03 crore during the same period
- Custody
- Six days of Enforcement Directorate custody