Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Karnataka MLA Arrested in Illegal Betting Racket
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Karnataka MLA K.C. Veerendra, also known as 'Puppy,' in Sikkim.
They believe he was involved in illegal online and offline betting.
The arrest followed raids across India, where authorities seized around ₹12 crore in cash, gold, and vehicles.
The MLA is accused of running online betting sites like King567 and Raja567.
His brother allegedly managed operations from Dubai, and the MLA traveled to Sikkim to lease a land casino.
Karnataka MLA K.C. Veerendra was arrested by the ED in Gangtok, Sikkim.
The arrest relates to an illegal online and offline betting racket.
Searches were conducted at 31 locations across India, including Goa, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
Approximately ₹12 crore in cash, foreign currency, gold, silver, and luxury vehicles were seized.
Veerendra allegedly operated online betting sites, with operations managed from Dubai.
- Who
- Enforcement Directorate (ED) and K.C. Veerendra ('Puppy').
- What
- ED arrested Karnataka MLA K.C. Veerendra for alleged illegal betting and money laundering.
- When
- The arrest occurred on Saturday, August 23rd, following a two-day search operation starting August 22nd.
- Where
- Gangtok, Sikkim, with searches in multiple Indian cities, including Goa, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
- Why
- To investigate illegal online and offline betting and money laundering.
The Allegations
Facts
Illegal Betting Operations
The Allegations
K.C. Veerendra is accused of operating illegal betting sites.
Facts
No opposing views were presented in the article.
- Accused
- K.C. Veerendra 'Puppy'
- Allegation
- Illegal online and offline betting, money laundering
- Location of Arrest
- Gangtok, Sikkim
- Items Seized
- ₹12 crore cash, foreign currency, gold, silver, four vehicles
- Online Betting Sites
- King567, Raja567
- Dubai-based Entities
- Diamond Softech, TRS Technologies, Prime9 Technologies
Sources
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