Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Two Arrested for Illegal Cricket Betting Operations
Two men from Telangana were caught by the police in Visakhapatnam for helping with illegal online cricket betting.
They provided fake bank accounts and other details to make the betting transactions happen.
The police found out that they were also teaching others how to bet illegally and spreading the betting network through social media.
The police have taken their phones and will keep them in jail for 14 days while they investigate further.
Two men from Telangana arrested for supplying mule accounts for illegal cricket betting in Visakhapatnam.
Accused identified as Kanukutla Santosh Reddy (26) and Abburi Gopi (25).
Charges filed under BNS, IT Act, and AP Gaming Act.
Police seized mobile phones used for betting activities.
Accused remanded to 14 days judicial custody.
- Who
- Kanukutla Santosh Reddy (26) and Abburi Gopi (25) from Telangana
- What
- Arrested for supplying mule accounts for illegal online cricket betting
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To facilitate illegal betting transactions worth crores of rupees
- Accused Names
- Kanukutla Santosh Reddy (26) and Abburi Gopi (25)
- Location
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Charges Filed Under
- BNS, IT Act, AP Gaming Act
- Custody Duration
- 14 days judicial custody
- Items Seized
- Mobile phones used for betting activities